Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Derby UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Derby UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production managers and directors in manufacturing in the East Midlands earned £49,634. Compared to the UK median of £52,885, that's 6.1% below. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £49,634 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,068. Compared to the Derby UA average across all roles (£35,179), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 41.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £49,634 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,068 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Derby UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Derby UA is in the East Midlands 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 Derby UA?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the East Midlands (which includes Derby UA) is £49,634 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 Derby UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn 6.1% 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 Derby UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn £49,634, which is 41.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Derby UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.