Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Ashford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Ashford compares
For marketing, sales and advertising directorss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £85,122. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £90,000 — making this 5.4% below the norm. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £85,122 has an effective purchasing power closer to £82,483. Compared to the Ashford average across all roles (£29,118), marketing, sales and advertising directorss take home 192.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £85,122 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £82,483 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Ashford?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the South East (which includes Ashford) is £85,122 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does marketing, sales and advertising directors pay in Ashford compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South East earn 5.4% below the national median of £90,000. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is marketing, sales and advertising directors a well-paid job in Ashford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ashford is £29,118. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South East earn £85,122, which is 192.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ashford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.