Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in South Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How South Lanarkshire compares
The median pay for production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland stood at £55,752 in 2025, placing them 5.4% above the UK-wide figure of £52,885. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £55,752 stretches to roughly £60,403 in real spending power. Compared to the South Lanarkshire average across all roles (£31,984), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 74.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,752 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,403 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near South Lanarkshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in South Lanarkshire?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Scotland (which includes South Lanarkshire) is £55,752 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 South Lanarkshire compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn 5.4% above the national median of £52,885. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is production managers and directors in manufacturing a well-paid job in South Lanarkshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Lanarkshire is £31,984. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn £55,752, which is 74.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Lanarkshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.