Average Managers in transport and distribution Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
In practical terms, a managers in transport and distribution in the North East earned a median of £45,905 during 2025, which works out to 1.8% below the UK-wide median of £46,734. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £45,905 stretches to roughly £50,949 in real spending power. Compared to the Sunderland average across all roles (£28,214), managers in transport and distributions take home 62.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £45,905 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,949 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Managers in transport and distribution salary in areas near Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average managers in transport and distribution salary in Sunderland?
The median managers in transport and distribution salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) is £45,905 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 in transport and distribution pay in Sunderland compare to the UK average?
Managers in transport and distributions in the North East earn 1.8% below the national median of £46,734. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is managers in transport and distribution a well-paid job in Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Managers in transport and distributions in the North East earn £45,905, which is 62.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for managers in transport and distributions cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.