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Average Welding trades Salary in Manchester

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£38,865

+£4,123 (11.9% above) vs UK average

UK median: £34,742 · Hourly: £17.52

North West vs all UK regions

South West£29,134North West£38,865South East£39,122

Mean annual: £38,461 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Manchester compares

vs UK average for welding tradess +£4,123 (11.9% above)

vs Manchester all-jobs average +£2,311 (6.3% above)

The going rate for welding tradess in the North West? £38,865 at the median in 2025. That compares to £34,742 nationally — a gap of 11.9% above. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £38,865 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £42,615. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), welding tradess take home 6.3% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £38,865 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,615 — 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 welding trades salary in Manchester?

The median welding trades salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £38,865 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does welding trades pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?

Welding trades in the North West earn 11.9% above the national median of £34,742. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is welding trades a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Welding trades in the North West earn £38,865, which is 6.3% above the local average across all occupations.