Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in North Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How North Somerset UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical production managers and directors in manufacturing in the South West earned £48,113. Compared to the UK median of £52,885, that's 9.0% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £48,113 stretches to roughly £50,066 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in North Somerset UA is £28,749, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 67.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,113 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,066 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near North Somerset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. North Somerset UA is in the South West 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 North Somerset UA?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes North Somerset UA) is £48,113 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 Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn 9.0% 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 North Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Somerset UA is £28,749. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 67.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.