Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Harborough
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Harborough 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. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £49,634 stretches to roughly £54,068 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Harborough is £28,618, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 73.4% more that benchmark.
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 Harborough
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Harborough?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the East Midlands (which includes Harborough) 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 Harborough 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 Harborough compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Harborough is £28,618. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn £49,634, which is 73.4% 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 Harborough. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.