Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a production managers and directors in manufacturing in the North West earned a median of £48,198 during 2025, which works out to 8.9% below the UK-wide median of £52,885. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £48,198 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,849. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 31.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £48,198 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,849 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary across UK regions
Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Manchester?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £48,198 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the North West earn 8.9% 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the North West earn £48,198, which is 31.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.