Average Marketing, sales and advertising directors Salary in Trafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Trafford compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical marketing, sales and advertising directors in the North West earned £79,816. Compared to the UK median of £90,000, that's 11.3% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £79,816 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £87,518. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Trafford is £31,516, so marketing, sales and advertising directorss sit 153.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £79,816 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £87,518 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in areas near Trafford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in Trafford?
The median marketing, sales and advertising directors salary in the North West (which includes Trafford) is £79,816 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 Trafford compare to the UK average?
Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the North West 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 Trafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Trafford is £31,516. Marketing, sales and advertising directors in the North West earn £79,816, which is 153.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for marketing, sales and advertising directorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Trafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.