Average Managers and directors in the creative industries Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median managers and directors in the creative industries salary in the West Midlands reached £66,195, sitting 30.1% above the national median of £50,868. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £66,195 has an effective purchasing power closer to £72,344. Compared to the Dudley average across all roles (£29,071), managers and directors in the creative industriess take home 127.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £66,195 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £72,344 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers and directors in the creative industries salary in Dudley?
The median managers and directors in the creative industries salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) is £66,195 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 the creative industries pay in Dudley compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in the creative industries in the West Midlands earn 30.1% above the national median of £50,868. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is managers and directors in the creative industries a well-paid job in Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Managers and directors in the creative industries in the West Midlands earn £66,195, which is 127.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in the creative industriess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.