Average Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £35,942. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £36,560 — making this 1.7% below the norm. This is particularly notable a trade benefiting from the green energy transition and EV charging rollout. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £35,942 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,410. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss earn 1.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £35,942 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,410 — 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 vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in Manchester?
The median vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £35,942 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 technicians, mechanics and electricians pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the North West earn 1.7% below the national median of £36,560. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the North West earn £35,942, which is 1.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricianss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.