Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Test Valley
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Test Valley compares
The going rate for production managers and directors in constructions in the South East? £55,996 at the median in 2025. That compares to £54,947 nationally — a gap of 1.9% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £55,996 stretches to roughly £54,260 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Test Valley is £33,566, so production managers and directors in constructions sit 66.8% 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.
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Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Test Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in construction salary in Test Valley?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the South East (which includes Test Valley) 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 Test Valley 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 Test Valley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Test Valley is £33,566. Production managers and directors in constructions in the South East earn £55,996, which is 66.8% 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 Test Valley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.