Average Vehicle valeters and cleaners Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, vehicle valeters and cleanerss in the North West were paid a median of £24,979. The national equivalent stands at £24,875, putting this region 0.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £24,979 stretches to roughly £27,389 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so vehicle valeters and cleanerss sit 31.7% 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 £24,979 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,389 — 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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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 valeters and cleaners salary in Manchester?
The median vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £24,979 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 valeters and cleaners pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the North West earn 0.4% above the national median of £24,875. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is vehicle valeters and cleaners a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the North West earn £24,979, which is 31.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle valeters and cleanerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.