Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in West Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How West Devon 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. 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. The all-jobs average in West Devon is £28,161. By comparison, production managers and directors in manufacturings earn 70.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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 West Devon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in West Devon?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes West Devon) 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 West Devon 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 West Devon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Devon is £28,161. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 70.8% 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 West Devon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.