Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Highland
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Highland compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Scotland reached £55,752, sitting 5.4% above the national median of £52,885. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £55,752 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,403. Compared to the Highland average across all roles (£30,400), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 83.4% more.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Highland?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) 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 Highland 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 Highland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn £55,752, which is 83.4% 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 Highland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.