Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical public relations and communications directors in the London earned £81,699. Compared to the UK median of £72,020, that's 13.4% above. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £81,699 has an effective purchasing power closer to £70,188. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Merton is £32,983, so public relations and communications directorss sit 147.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £81,699 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £70,188 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in Merton?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the London (which includes Merton) is £81,699 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 Merton compare to the UK average?
Public relations and communications directors in the London earn 13.4% above the national median of £72,020. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is public relations and communications directors a well-paid job in Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Public relations and communications directors in the London earn £81,699, which is 147.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public relations and communications directorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.