Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compares
Based on 2025 data, production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earned £47,944 at the median — 9.3% below the national benchmark of £52,885. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £47,944 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,271. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454, so production managers and directors in manufacturings sit 68.5% more that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Wales (which includes Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf) 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earn £47,944, which is 68.5% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.