Average Secondary education teaching professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, secondary education teaching professionalss in the North West earned £43,849 at the median — 0.9% below the national benchmark of £44,246. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £43,849 stretches to roughly £48,080 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), secondary education teaching professionalss take home 20.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £43,849 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,080 — 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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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 secondary education teaching professionals salary in Manchester?
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £43,849 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does secondary education teaching professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Secondary education teaching professionals in the North West earn 0.9% below the national median of £44,246. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is secondary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Secondary education teaching professionals in the North West earn £43,849, which is 20.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for secondary education teaching professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.