Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
For production managers and directors in constructions based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £50,000. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,947 — making this 9.0% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £50,000 stretches to roughly £52,029 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Exeter is £30,138. By comparison, production managers and directors in constructions earn 65.9% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in construction salary in Exeter?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) 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 Exeter 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Production managers and directors in constructions in the South West earn £50,000, which is 65.9% 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 Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.