Average IT quality and testing professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A it quality and testing professionals working in the North West could expect a median salary of £49,821 in 2025 — 10.8% above the national figure of £44,973. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £49,821 stretches to roughly £54,628 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), it quality and testing professionalss take home 36.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £49,821 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,628 — 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 it quality and testing professionals salary in Manchester?
The median it quality and testing professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £49,821 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it quality and testing professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
IT quality and testing professionals in the North West earn 10.8% above the national median of £44,973. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it quality and testing professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. IT quality and testing professionals in the North West earn £49,821, which is 36.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it quality and testing professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.