Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Colchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Colchester compares
The median pay for public relations and communications directorss in the East stood at £60,131 in 2025, placing them 16.5% below the UK-wide figure of £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 Colchester is £31,056, so public relations and communications directorss sit 93.6% 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 Colchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in Colchester?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the East (which includes Colchester) 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 Colchester 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 Colchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Public relations and communications directors in the East earn £60,131, which is 93.6% 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 Colchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.