Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Cheltenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheltenham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production managers and directors in manufacturing in the South West earned £48,113. Compared to the UK median of £52,885, that's 9.0% below. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 36.7% more that benchmark.
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.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Cheltenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Cheltenham?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes Cheltenham) 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 36.7% 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 Cheltenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.