Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in West Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How West Lothian compares
In 2025, production managers and directors in manufacturings working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £55,752 — that's 5.4% above the national average of £52,885. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,752 has an effective purchasing power closer to £60,403. Compared to the West Lothian average across all roles (£32,535), production managers and directors in manufacturings take home 71.4% 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 West Lothian
Salary data is by ONS region. West Lothian is in the Scotland 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 West Lothian?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the Scotland (which includes West Lothian) 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 West Lothian 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 West Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Lothian is £32,535. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the Scotland earn £55,752, 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 Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to West Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.