Average Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants working in the North West could expect a median salary of £24,299 in 2025 — 10.1% below the national figure of £27,020. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £24,299 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,644. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistantss sit 33.5% 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 £24,299 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,644 — 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 undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants salary in Manchester?
The median undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £24,299 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants in the North West earn 10.1% below the national median of £27,020. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants in the North West earn £24,299, which is 33.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.