Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sales accounts and business development managerss in the North West were paid a median of £52,074. The national equivalent stands at £56,021, putting this region 7.0% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £52,074 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,099. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, sales accounts and business development managerss earn 42.5% 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 £52,074 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,099 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales accounts and business development managers salary in Manchester?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £52,074 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sales accounts and business development managers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the North West earn 7.0% below the national median of £56,021. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sales accounts and business development managers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Sales accounts and business development managers in the North West earn £52,074, which is 42.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.