Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in High Peak
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How High Peak compares
In practical terms, a production managers and directors in manufacturing in the East Midlands earned a median of £49,634 during 2025, which works out to 6.1% below the UK-wide median of £52,885. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,634 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,068. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in High Peak is £28,463, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 74.4% 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 High Peak
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in High Peak?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the East Midlands (which includes High Peak) 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 High Peak 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 High Peak compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in High Peak is £28,463. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn £49,634, which is 74.4% 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 High Peak. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.