Average Managers and directors in the creative industries Salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stoke-on-Trent UA compares
Based on 2025 data, managers and directors in the creative industriess in the West Midlands earned £66,195 at the median — 30.1% above the national benchmark of £50,868. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £66,195 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £72,344. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767, so managers and directors in the creative industriess sit 115.1% more that benchmark.
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 Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median managers and directors in the creative industries salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stoke-on-Trent UA) 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. Managers and directors in the creative industries in the West Midlands earn £66,195, which is 115.1% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.