Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Aberdeenshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeenshire compares
The going rate for production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland? £55,752 at the median in 2025. That compares to £52,885 nationally — a gap of 5.4% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £55,752 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,403. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Aberdeenshire is £31,551, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 76.7% more that benchmark.
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 Aberdeenshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Aberdeenshire?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeenshire) 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 Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn £55,752, which is 76.7% 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 Aberdeenshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.