Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
If you're a production managers and directors in construction in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £54,525. That's 0.8% below what production managers and directors in constructions earn nationally (£54,947). In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £54,525 stretches to roughly £59,590 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Dudley is £29,071. By comparison, production managers and directors in constructions earn 87.6% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £54,525 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,590 — 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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Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Dudley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in construction salary in Dudley?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) is £54,525 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 Dudley compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in constructions in the West Midlands earn 0.8% 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 Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Production managers and directors in constructions in the West Midlands earn £54,525, which is 87.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in constructions cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.