Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in West Northamptonshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How West Northamptonshire UA compares
For production managers and directors in manufacturings based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £49,634. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £52,885 — making this 6.1% below the norm. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,634 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,068. The all-jobs average in West Northamptonshire UA is £33,147. By comparison, production managers and directors in manufacturings earn 49.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £49,634 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,068 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near West Northamptonshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. West Northamptonshire UA is in the East Midlands 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 Northamptonshire UA?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the East Midlands (which includes West Northamptonshire UA) is £49,634 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 Northamptonshire UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn 6.1% 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 Northamptonshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Northamptonshire UA is £33,147. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the East Midlands earn £49,634, which is 49.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to West Northamptonshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.