Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Wigan
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Wigan compares
For sales accounts and business development managerss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £52,074. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,021 — making this 7.0% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £52,074 stretches to roughly £57,099 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wigan is £28,003, so sales accounts and business development managerss sit 86.0% more that benchmark.
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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Sales accounts and business development managers salary in areas near Wigan
Salary data is by ONS region. Wigan 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 sales accounts and business development managers salary in Wigan?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the North West (which includes Wigan) 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 Wigan 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 Wigan compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wigan is £28,003. Sales accounts and business development managers in the North West earn £52,074, which is 86.0% 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 Wigan. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.