Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production managers and directors in construction in the South West earned £50,000. Compared to the UK median of £54,947, that's 9.0% below. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387, so production managers and directors in constructions sit 97.0% more that benchmark.
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 Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Production managers and directors in constructions in the South West earn £50,000, which is 97.0% 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 Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.