Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Cotswold
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cotswold compares
Worth noting that production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earned £48,113 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £52,885 — a difference of 9.0%. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £48,113 stretches to roughly £50,066 in real spending power. Compared to the Cotswold average across all roles (£29,655), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 62.2% more.
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 Cotswold
Salary data is by ONS region. Cotswold 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 Cotswold?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes Cotswold) 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 Cotswold 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 Cotswold compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cotswold is £29,655. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 62.2% 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 Cotswold. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.