Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Portsmouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Portsmouth UA compares
Based on 2025 data, marketing, sales and advertising directorss in the South East earned £85,122 at the median — 5.4% below the national benchmark of £90,000. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £85,122 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £82,483. Compared to the Portsmouth UA average across all roles (£33,015), marketing, sales and advertising directorss take home 157.8% 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 Portsmouth UA?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the South East (which includes Portsmouth UA) 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 Portsmouth UA 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 Portsmouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the South East earn £85,122, which is 157.8% 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 Portsmouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.