Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Braintree
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Braintree 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. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £60,131 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,800. Compared to the Braintree average across all roles (£32,175), public relations and communications directorss take home 86.9% 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 Braintree
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in Braintree?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the East (which includes Braintree) 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 Braintree 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 Braintree compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Braintree is £32,175. Public relations and communications directors in the East earn £60,131, which is 86.9% 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 Braintree. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.