Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Based on 2025 data, production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £47,050 at the median — 11.0% below the national benchmark of £52,885. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £47,050 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,989. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, production managers and directors in manufacturings earn 42.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £47,050 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,989 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary across UK regions
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Leeds?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £47,050 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 Leeds compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 11.0% 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 Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £47,050, which is 42.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.