Average Stock control clerks and assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For stock control clerks and assistantss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £28,762. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £28,851 — making this 0.3% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £28,762 stretches to roughly £31,537 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), stock control clerks and assistantss take home 21.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £28,762 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,537 — 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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Stock control clerks and assistants salary in areas near Manchester
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 stock control clerks and assistants salary in Manchester?
The median stock control clerks and assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £28,762 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does stock control clerks and assistants pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Stock control clerks and assistants in the North West earn 0.3% below the national median of £28,851. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is stock control clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Stock control clerks and assistants in the North West earn £28,762, which is 21.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for stock control clerks and assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.