Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Leicester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Leicester UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the East Midlands reached £49,634, sitting 6.1% below the national median of £52,885. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £49,634 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,068. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leicester UA is £29,411, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 68.8% 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 Leicester UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Leicester UA is in the East Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Leicester UA?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the East Midlands (which includes Leicester UA) 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 Leicester UA 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 Leicester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leicester UA is £29,411. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn £49,634, which is 68.8% 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 Leicester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.