Average Salary Manchester 2026
Median salary gross
£35,500 (€42,200)
vs. UK median
-8.4%
Top sector
Digital
1-bed rent/month
€900–€1,300
Manchester vs. the United Kingdom: Median Salary 2026
below average: -8.4%
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Go to salary calculator →Manchester is the UK's second digital economy, with the BBC, Co-op and Auto Trader headquartered here. Salaries are below the London-skewed national median but living costs are significantly lower.
Economy & Employers
Top sectors
- Digital
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Media
Notable employers
- 🏢BBC
- 🏢Co-op
- 🏢Booking.com
- 🏢Auto Trader
- 🏢Siemens
Living costs in Manchester
1-bed apartment
€900–€1,300/month