Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Central Bedfordshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Central Bedfordshire UA compares
If you're a public relations and communications directors in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £60,131. That's 16.5% below what public relations and communications directorss earn nationally (£72,020). Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £60,131 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,800. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Central Bedfordshire UA is £30,963, so public relations and communications directorss sit 94.2% more that benchmark.
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 Central Bedfordshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Central Bedfordshire UA is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in Central Bedfordshire UA?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the East (which includes Central Bedfordshire UA) 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 Central Bedfordshire UA 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 Central Bedfordshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Central Bedfordshire UA is £30,963. Public relations and communications directors in the East earn £60,131, which is 94.2% 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 Central Bedfordshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.