Average Managers and directors in the creative industries Salary in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stafford compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical managers and directors in the creative industries in the West Midlands earned £66,195. Compared to the UK median of £50,868, that's 30.1% above. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £66,195 stretches to roughly £72,344 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Stafford is £28,523. By comparison, managers and directors in the creative industriess earn 132.1% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers and directors in the creative industries salary in Stafford?
The median managers and directors in the creative industries salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stafford) 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 Stafford 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 Stafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. Managers and directors in the creative industries in the West Midlands earn £66,195, which is 132.1% 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 Stafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.