Average School secretaries Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a school secretaries in the North West earned a median of £22,830 during 2025, which works out to 3.0% above the UK-wide median of £22,155. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £22,830 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,033. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so school secretariess sit 37.5% 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 £22,830 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,033 — 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 school secretaries salary in Manchester?
The median school secretaries salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £22,830 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does school secretaries pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
School secretaries in the North West earn 3.0% above the national median of £22,155. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is school secretaries a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. School secretaries in the North West earn £22,830, which is 37.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for school secretariess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.