Average Managers and directors in the creative industries Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, managers and directors in the creative industriess in the East Midlands were paid a median of £33,914. The national equivalent stands at £50,868, putting this region 33.3% below. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £33,914 has an effective purchasing power closer to £36,943. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, managers and directors in the creative industriess earn 16.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £33,914 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £36,943 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers and directors in the creative industries salary in Nottingham UA?
The median managers and directors in the creative industries salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £33,914 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Managers and directors in the creative industries in the East Midlands earn 33.3% below the national median of £50,868. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is managers and directors in the creative industries a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Managers and directors in the creative industries in the East Midlands earn £33,914, which is 16.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers and directors in the creative industriess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.