Average Leisure and sports managers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median leisure and sports managers salary in the London reached £35,460, sitting 6.4% above the national median of £33,342. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £35,460 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,464. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so leisure and sports managerss sit 47.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £35,460 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,464 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Leisure and sports managers salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average leisure and sports managers salary in City of London?
The median leisure and sports managers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £35,460 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does leisure and sports managers pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Leisure and sports managers in the London earn 6.4% above the national median of £33,342. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is leisure and sports managers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Leisure and sports managers in the London earn £35,460, which is 47.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for leisure and sports managerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.