Average Rail travel assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, rail travel assistantss in the North West were paid a median of £46,149. The national equivalent stands at £45,240, putting this region 2.0% above. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £46,149 stretches to roughly £50,602 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), rail travel assistantss take home 26.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £46,149 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,602 — 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail travel assistants salary in Manchester?
The median rail travel assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £46,149 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 travel assistants pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Rail travel assistants in the North West earn 2.0% above the national median of £45,240. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail travel assistants a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Rail travel assistants in the North West earn £46,149, which is 26.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail travel assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.