Average Tailors and dressmakers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £24,085 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,409. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), tailors and dressmakerss take home 34.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £24,085 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,409 — 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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Tailors and dressmakers salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average tailors and dressmakers salary in Manchester?
The median tailors and dressmakers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £24,085 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is tailors and dressmakers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Tailors and dressmakers in the North West earn £24,085, which is 34.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for tailors and dressmakerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.