Average Sales supervisors - retail and wholesale Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sales supervisors - retail and wholesales in the North West were paid a median of £26,531. The national equivalent stands at £26,112, putting this region 1.6% above. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,531 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,091. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), sales supervisors - retail and wholesales take home 27.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £26,531 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,091 — 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 supervisors - retail and wholesale 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 sales supervisors - retail and wholesale salary in Manchester?
The median sales supervisors - retail and wholesale salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,531 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 supervisors - retail and wholesale pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Sales supervisors - retail and wholesales in the North West earn 1.6% above the national median of £26,112. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales supervisors - retail and wholesale a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Sales supervisors - retail and wholesales in the North West earn £26,531, which is 27.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales supervisors - retail and wholesales cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.