Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
A production managers and directors in manufacturing working in the South West could expect a median salary of £48,113 in 2025 — 9.0% below the national figure of £52,885. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £48,113 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £50,066. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, production managers and directors in manufacturings earn 31.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,113 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,066 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary across UK regions
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West 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 Bristol, City of UA?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £48,113 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn 9.0% 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 Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 31.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.