Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
A production managers and directors in manufacturing working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £48,224 in 2025 — 8.8% below the national figure of £52,885. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £48,224 stretches to roughly £52,704 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 44.5% 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 £48,224 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,704 — 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 manufacturing salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Birmingham?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £48,224 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 Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the West Midlands earn 8.8% below the national median of £52,885. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production managers and directors in manufacturing a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the West Midlands earn £48,224, which is 44.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.