Average Youth and community workers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For youth and community workerss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £26,358. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £27,711 — making this 4.9% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £26,358 stretches to roughly £28,901 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so youth and community workerss sit 27.9% 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 £26,358 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,901 — 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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Youth and community workers 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 youth and community workers salary in Manchester?
The median youth and community workers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £26,358 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does youth and community workers pay in Manchester compare to the UK average?
Youth and community workers in the North West earn 4.9% below the national median of £27,711. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is youth and community workers a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Youth and community workers in the North West earn £26,358, which is 27.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for youth and community workerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.