Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Brentwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Brentwood compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, public relations and communications directorss in the East were paid a median of £60,131. The national equivalent stands at £72,020, putting this region 16.5% below. 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 Brentwood average across all roles (£30,607), public relations and communications directorss take home 96.5% 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 Brentwood
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in Brentwood?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the East (which includes Brentwood) 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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brentwood is £30,607. Public relations and communications directors in the East earn £60,131, which is 96.5% 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 Brentwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.