Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe 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. Compared to the Swansea / Abertawe average across all roles (£31,348), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 52.9% more.
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 Swansea / Abertawe
Salary data is by ONS region. Swansea / Abertawe is in the Wales 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 Swansea / Abertawe?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Wales earn £47,944, which is 52.9% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.