Average Production managers and directors in mining and energy Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
The median pay for production managers and directors in mining and energys in the North West stood at £55,896 in 2025, placing them 11.6% below the UK-wide figure of £63,241. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £55,896 stretches to roughly £61,289 in real spending power. Compared to the Preston average across all roles (£32,655), production managers and directors in mining and energys take home 71.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £55,896 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,289 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% 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 Preston?
The median production managers and directors in mining and energy salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £55,896 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in mining and energys in the North West earn 11.6% 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Production managers and directors in mining and energys in the North West earn £55,896, which is 71.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in mining and energys cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.