Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in North Kesteven
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How North Kesteven compares
Based on 2025 data, production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earned £49,634 at the median — 6.1% below the national benchmark of £52,885. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £49,634 stretches to roughly £54,068 in real spending power. Compared to the North Kesteven average across all roles (£29,941), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 65.8% more.
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 North Kesteven
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in North Kesteven?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the East Midlands (which includes North Kesteven) 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 North Kesteven 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 North Kesteven compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Kesteven is £29,941. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn £49,634, which is 65.8% 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 North Kesteven. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.