Average Production managers and directors in construction Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production managers and directors in construction in the West Midlands earned £54,525. Compared to the UK median of £54,947, that's 0.8% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £54,525 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £59,590. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053, so production managers and directors in constructions sit 70.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £54,525 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,590 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in construction salary in areas near Wolverhampton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in construction salary in Wolverhampton?
The median production managers and directors in construction salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) is £54,525 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 Wolverhampton compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in constructions in the West Midlands earn 0.8% 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 Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. Production managers and directors in constructions in the West Midlands earn £54,525, which is 70.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in constructions cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.