Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Torbay UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Torbay UA compares
For production managers and directors in manufacturings based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £48,113. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £52,885 — making this 9.0% below the norm. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £48,113 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £50,066. Compared to the Torbay UA average across all roles (£28,066), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 71.4% more.
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 Torbay UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Torbay 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 Torbay UA?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes Torbay 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 Torbay 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 Torbay UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torbay UA is £28,066. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 71.4% 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 Torbay UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.