Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Rugby
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rugby compares
If you're a marketing, sales and advertising directors in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £79,812. That's 11.3% below what marketing, sales and advertising directorss earn nationally (£90,000). Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £79,812 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £87,226. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Rugby is £36,417, so marketing, sales and advertising directorss sit 119.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £79,812 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £87,226 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Rugby?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Rugby) is £79,812 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 Rugby compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the West Midlands earn 11.3% 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 Rugby compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rugby is £36,417. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the West Midlands earn £79,812, which is 119.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rugby. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.