Average Production managers and directors in mining and energy Salary in Highland
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Highland compares
The median pay for production managers and directors in mining and energys in the Scotland stood at £62,747 in 2025, placing them 0.8% below the UK-wide figure of £63,241. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £62,747 stretches to roughly £67,982 in real spending power. Compared to the Highland average across all roles (£30,400), production managers and directors in mining and energys take home 106.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £62,747 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,982 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in mining and energy salary in Highland?
The median production managers and directors in mining and energy salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) is £62,747 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 mining and energy pay in Highland compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in mining and energys in the Scotland earn 0.8% below the national median of £63,241. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production managers and directors in mining and energy a well-paid job in Highland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Production managers and directors in mining and energys in the Scotland earn £62,747, which is 106.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in mining and energys cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Highland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.