Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Newport / Casnewydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Newport / Casnewydd compares
A production managers and directors in manufacturing working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £47,944 in 2025 — 9.3% below the national figure of £52,885. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £47,944 stretches to roughly £53,271 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newport / Casnewydd is £32,340. By comparison, production managers and directors in manufacturings earn 48.2% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £47,944 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,271 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Newport / Casnewydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Newport / Casnewydd?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Wales (which includes Newport / Casnewydd) is £47,944 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 Newport / Casnewydd compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earn 9.3% 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 Newport / Casnewydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newport / Casnewydd is £32,340. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earn £47,944, which is 48.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newport / Casnewydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.