Average Road transport drivers n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The median pay for road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the North West stood at £27,198 in 2025, placing them 5.3% below the UK-wide figure of £28,725. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £27,198 stretches to roughly £29,822 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), road transport drivers n.e.c.s take home 25.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £27,198 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,822 — 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.
Road transport drivers n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Road transport drivers n.e.c. 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 road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £27,198 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does road transport drivers n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the North West earn 5.3% below the national median of £28,725. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is road transport drivers n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the North West earn £27,198, which is 25.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road transport drivers n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.