Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Dorset UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median production managers and directors in construction salary in the South West reached £50,000, sitting 9.0% below the national median of £54,947. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £50,000 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,029. Compared to the Dorset UA average across all roles (£29,292), production managers and directors in constructions take home 70.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £50,000 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,029 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Dorset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Dorset UA is in the South West 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 Dorset UA?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the South West (which includes Dorset UA) is £50,000 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 Dorset UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in constructions in the South West earn 9.0% 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 Dorset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dorset UA is £29,292. Production managers and directors in constructions in the South West earn £50,000, which is 70.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in constructions cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dorset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.