Average Managers and directors in the creative industries Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire compares
For managers and directors in the creative industriess based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £66,195. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £50,868 — making this 30.1% above the norm. 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. The all-jobs average in South Staffordshire is £28,259. By comparison, managers and directors in the creative industriess earn 134.2% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Managers and directors in the creative industries salary in areas near South Staffordshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers and directors in the creative industries salary in South Staffordshire?
The median managers and directors in the creative industries salary in the West Midlands (which includes South Staffordshire) 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 South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Managers and directors in the creative industries in the West Midlands earn £66,195, which is 134.2% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.