Average Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
If you're a textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £26,295. That's 0.5% above what textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.s earn nationally (£26,173). In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £26,295 stretches to roughly £28,832 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.s sit 28.1% 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 £26,295 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,832 — 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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Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. salary in Manchester?
The median textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,295 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.s in the North West earn 0.5% above the national median of £26,173. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.s in the North West earn £26,295, which is 28.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.