Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss in the North West earned £39,798 at the median — 38.1% below the national benchmark of £64,322. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £39,798 stretches to roughly £43,638 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss earn 8.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £39,798 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £43,638 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in Manchester?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £39,798 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does rail and rolling stock builders and repairers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the North West earn 38.1% below the national median of £64,322. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is rail and rolling stock builders and repairers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the North West earn £39,798, which is 8.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.