Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
For production managers and directors in manufacturings based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £55,752. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £52,885 — making this 5.4% above the norm. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,752 has an effective purchasing power closer to £60,403. Compared to the Aberdeen City average across all roles (£35,483), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 57.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,752 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,403 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Aberdeen City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Aberdeen City?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £55,752 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 manufacturing pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn 5.4% above the national median of £52,885. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is production managers and directors in manufacturing a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn £55,752, which is 57.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.