Average Vehicle body builders and repairers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Worth noting that vehicle body builders and repairerss in the North West earned £31,333 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £34,848 — a difference of 10.1%. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £31,333 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,356. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), vehicle body builders and repairerss take home 14.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £31,333 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,356 — 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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Vehicle body builders and repairers 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 vehicle body builders and repairers salary in Manchester?
The median vehicle body builders and repairers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £31,333 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle body builders and repairers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Vehicle body builders and repairers in the North West earn 10.1% below the national median of £34,848. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle body builders and repairers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Vehicle body builders and repairers in the North West earn £31,333, which is 14.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle body builders and repairerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.