Average Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
The median pay for managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the London stood at £40,340 in 2025, placing them 12.0% above the UK-wide figure of £36,006. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £40,340 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,656. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, managers and directors in retail and wholesales earn 39.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £40,340 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,656 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in City of London?
The median managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £40,340 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does managers and directors in retail and wholesale pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the London earn 12.0% above the national median of £36,006. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is managers and directors in retail and wholesale 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. Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the London earn £40,340, which is 39.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in retail and wholesales cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.