Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Derby UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Derby UA compares
The median pay for production managers and directors in constructions in the East Midlands stood at £50,059 in 2025, placing them 8.9% below the UK-wide figure of £54,947. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £50,059 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,531. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179, so production managers and directors in constructions sit 42.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £50,059 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,531 — 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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Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Derby UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Derby UA is in the East Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in construction salary in Derby UA?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the East Midlands (which includes Derby UA) is £50,059 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does production managers and directors in construction pay in Derby UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in constructions in the East Midlands earn 8.9% below the national median of £54,947. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production managers and directors in construction a well-paid job in Derby UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179. Production managers and directors in constructions in the East Midlands earn £50,059, which is 42.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in constructions cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Derby UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.