Average Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £34,235. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £34,475 — making this 0.7% below the norm. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,235 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,538. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s sit 6.3% 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 £34,235 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,538 — 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.
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Science, engineering and production technicians 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 science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £34,235 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s in the North West earn 0.7% below the national median of £34,475. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s in the North West earn £34,235, which is 6.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.