Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Ashford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Ashford compares
Worth noting that purchasing managers and directorss in the South East earned £54,694 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £56,779 — a difference of 3.7%. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £54,694 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,998. The all-jobs average in Ashford is £29,118. By comparison, purchasing managers and directorss earn 87.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £54,694 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,998 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Purchasing managers and directors salary in areas near Ashford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Ashford?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Ashford) is £54,694 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does purchasing managers and directors pay in Ashford compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn 3.7% below the national median of £56,779. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is purchasing managers and directors a well-paid job in Ashford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ashford is £29,118. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 87.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ashford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.