Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, marketing, sales and advertising directorss working in the South West took home a median salary of £74,712 — that's 17.0% below the national average of £90,000. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £74,712 stretches to roughly £77,744 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so marketing, sales and advertising directorss sit 103.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £74,712 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £77,744 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Marketing, sales and advertising directors salary across UK regions
Marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £74,712 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South West earn 17.0% 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 Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South West earn £74,712, which is 103.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.