Average Health services and public health managers and directors Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
Based on 2025 data, health services and public health managers and directorss in the North West earned £52,244 at the median — 6.5% below the national benchmark of £55,879. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £52,244 stretches to roughly £57,285 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Preston is £32,655, so health services and public health managers and directorss sit 60.0% 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 £52,244 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,285 — 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 health services and public health managers and directors salary in Preston?
The median health services and public health managers and directors salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £52,244 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Health services and public health managers and directors in the North West earn 6.5% 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Health services and public health managers and directors in the North West earn £52,244, which is 60.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for health services and public health managers and directorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.