Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Basildon
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Basildon compares
For public relations and communications directorss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £60,131. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £72,020 — making this 16.5% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £60,131 stretches to roughly £61,800 in real spending power. Compared to the Basildon average across all roles (£32,050), public relations and communications directorss take home 87.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £60,131 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,800 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Public relations and communications directors salary in areas near Basildon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in Basildon?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the East (which includes Basildon) is £60,131 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does public relations and communications directors pay in Basildon compare to the UK average?
Public relations and communications directors in the East earn 16.5% below the national median of £72,020. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is public relations and communications directors a well-paid job in Basildon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050. Public relations and communications directors in the East earn £60,131, which is 87.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public relations and communications directorss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Basildon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.