Average Senior care workers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical senior care workers in the North West earned £27,043. Compared to the UK median of £27,417, that's 1.4% below. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,043 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,652. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so senior care workerss sit 26.0% 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 £27,043 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,652 — 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 senior care workers salary in Manchester?
The median senior care workers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £27,043 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does senior care workers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Senior care workers in the North West earn 1.4% below the national median of £27,417. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is senior care workers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Senior care workers in the North West earn £27,043, which is 26.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior care workerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.