Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Colchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Colchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical marketing, sales and advertising directors in the East earned £81,143. Compared to the UK median of £90,000, that's 9.8% below. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £81,143 stretches to roughly £83,395 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056, so marketing, sales and advertising directorss sit 161.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £81,143 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £83,395 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Colchester?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the East (which includes Colchester) is £81,143 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 Colchester compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the East earn 9.8% 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 Colchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the East earn £81,143, which is 161.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Colchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.