Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton 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. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £55,996 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,260. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so production managers and directors in constructions sit 65.3% more that benchmark.
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.
Production managers and directors in construction salary across UK regions
Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton 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 Southampton UA?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the South East (which includes Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Production managers and directors in constructions in the South East earn £55,996, which is 65.3% 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 Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.