Average Refuse and salvage occupations Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
If you're a refuse and salvage occupations in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £26,929. That's 2.3% below what refuse and salvage occupationss earn nationally (£27,576). In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £26,929 stretches to roughly £29,527 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so refuse and salvage occupationss sit 26.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,929 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,527 — 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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Refuse and salvage occupations salary in areas near Manchester
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 refuse and salvage occupations salary in Manchester?
The median refuse and salvage occupations salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,929 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does refuse and salvage occupations pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Refuse and salvage occupations in the North West earn 2.3% below the national median of £27,576. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is refuse and salvage occupations a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Refuse and salvage occupations in the North West earn £26,929, which is 26.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for refuse and salvage occupationss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.