Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production managers and directors in manufacturing in the Scotland earned £55,752. Compared to the UK median of £52,885, that's 5.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £55,752 stretches to roughly £60,403 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 87.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,752 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,403 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near East Lothian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in East Lothian?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £55,752 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 Lothian compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn 5.4% above the national median of £52,885. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is production managers and directors in manufacturing a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn £55,752, which is 87.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.