Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The going rate for primary education teaching professionalss in the North West? £41,408 at the median in 2025. That compares to £42,031 nationally — a gap of 1.5% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £41,408 stretches to roughly £45,404 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, primary education teaching professionalss earn 13.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £41,408 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,404 — 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 primary education teaching professionals salary in Manchester?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £41,408 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does primary education teaching professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Primary education teaching professionals in the North West earn 1.5% below the national median of £42,031. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is primary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Primary education teaching professionals in the North West earn £41,408, which is 13.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for primary education teaching professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.