Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Thurrock UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Thurrock UA compares
The going rate for public relations and communications directorss in the East? £60,131 at the median in 2025. That compares to £72,020 nationally — a gap of 16.5% below. 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. Compared to the Thurrock UA average across all roles (£34,388), public relations and communications directorss take home 74.9% 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 Thurrock UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Thurrock 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 Thurrock UA?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the East (which includes Thurrock 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 Thurrock 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 Thurrock UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Thurrock UA is £34,388. Public relations and communications directors in the East earn £60,131, which is 74.9% 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 Thurrock UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.