Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production managers and directors in manufacturing in the Wales earned £47,944. Compared to the UK median of £52,885, that's 9.3% below. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £47,944 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,271. Compared to the Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr average across all roles (£30,377), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 57.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £47,944 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,271 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary across UK regions
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is in the Wales 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 manufacturing salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £47,944 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earn 9.3% 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earn £47,944, which is 57.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.