Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Leicester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Leicester UA compares
The median pay for marketing, sales and advertising directorss in the East Midlands stood at £76,175 in 2025, placing them 15.4% below the UK-wide figure of £90,000. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £76,175 has an effective purchasing power closer to £82,979. Compared to the Leicester UA average across all roles (£29,411), marketing, sales and advertising directorss take home 159.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £76,175 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £82,979 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in areas near Leicester UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Leicester UA?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the East Midlands (which includes Leicester UA) is £76,175 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 Leicester UA compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the East Midlands earn 15.4% 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 Leicester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leicester UA is £29,411. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the East Midlands earn £76,175, which is 159.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leicester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.