Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
In 2025, production managers and directors in constructions working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £50,602 — that's 7.9% below the national average of £54,947. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £50,602 stretches to roughly £55,914 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Wakefield is £30,950. By comparison, production managers and directors in constructions earn 63.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £50,602 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,914 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Wakefield
Salary data is by ONS region. Wakefield is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 Wakefield?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) is £50,602 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 Wakefield compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in constructions in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 7.9% 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 Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. Production managers and directors in constructions in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £50,602, which is 63.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in constructions cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.