Average Health services and public health managers and directors Salary in Ashford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Ashford compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical health services and public health managers and directors in the South East earned £55,567. Compared to the UK median of £55,879, that's 0.6% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £55,567 stretches to roughly £53,844 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Ashford is £29,118, so health services and public health managers and directorss sit 90.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £55,567 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,844 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average health services and public health managers and directors salary in Ashford?
The median health services and public health managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Ashford) is £55,567 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does health services and public health managers and directors pay in Ashford compare to the UK average?
Health services and public health managers and directors in the South East earn 0.6% below the national median of £55,879. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is health services and public health managers and directors a well-paid job in Ashford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ashford is £29,118. Health services and public health managers and directors in the South East earn £55,567, which is 90.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for health services and public health managers and directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ashford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.