Average IT network professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The median pay for it network professionalss in the North West stood at £42,505 in 2025, placing them 12.0% below the UK-wide figure of £48,294. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £42,505 has an effective purchasing power closer to £46,606. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so it network professionalss sit 16.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £42,505 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,606 — 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 it network professionals salary in Manchester?
The median it network professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £42,505 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it network professionals pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
IT network professionals in the North West earn 12.0% below the national median of £48,294. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it network professionals a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. IT network professionals in the North West earn £42,505, which is 16.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it network professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.