Average Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the East were paid a median of £36,948. The national equivalent stands at £36,006, putting this region 2.6% above. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £36,948 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £37,973. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), managers and directors in retail and wholesales take home 29.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £36,948 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,973 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in Norwich?
The median managers and directors in retail and wholesale salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £36,948 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the East earn 2.6% above the national median of £36,006. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is managers and directors in retail and wholesale a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Managers and directors in retail and wholesales in the East earn £36,948, which is 29.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in retail and wholesales cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.