Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
The median pay for production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales stood at £47,944 in 2025, placing them 9.3% below the UK-wide figure of £52,885. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £47,944 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,271. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 42.7% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earn £47,944, which is 42.7% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.