Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in Watford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Watford compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median public relations and communications directors salary in the East reached £60,131, sitting 16.5% below the national median of £72,020. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Watford is £31,833, so public relations and communications directorss sit 88.9% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in Watford?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the East (which includes Watford) 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 Watford 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 Watford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Watford is £31,833. Public relations and communications directors in the East earn £60,131, which is 88.9% 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 Watford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.