Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reading UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, production managers and directors in constructions in the South East were paid a median of £55,996. The national equivalent stands at £54,947, putting this region 1.9% above. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £55,996 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,260. The all-jobs average in Reading UA is £44,956. By comparison, production managers and directors in constructions earn 24.6% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £55,996 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,260 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Reading UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Reading UA is in the South East 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 Reading UA?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the South East (which includes Reading UA) is £55,996 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 Reading UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in constructions in the South East earn 1.9% above the national median of £54,947. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is production managers and directors in construction a well-paid job in Reading UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Production managers and directors in constructions in the South East earn £55,996, which is 24.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in constructions cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Reading UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.