Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in East Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How East Devon compares
In practical terms, a production managers and directors in manufacturing in the South West earned a median of £48,113 during 2025, which works out to 9.0% below the UK-wide median 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 East Devon is £31,874. By comparison, production managers and directors in manufacturings earn 50.9% 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.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near East Devon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in East Devon?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes East Devon) 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 East Devon 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 East Devon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 50.9% 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 East Devon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.