Average Sheet metal workers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
If you're a sheet metal workers in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £26,863. That's 15.8% below what sheet metal workerss earn nationally (£31,920). The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,863 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,455. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so sheet metal workerss sit 26.5% 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 £26,863 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,455 — 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 sheet metal workers salary in Manchester?
The median sheet metal workers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,863 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sheet metal workers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Sheet metal workers in the North West earn 15.8% below the national median of £31,920. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sheet metal workers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Sheet metal workers in the North West earn £26,863, which is 26.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sheet metal workerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.