Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compares
The going rate for purchasing managers and directorss in the Wales? £47,971 at the median in 2025. That compares to £56,779 nationally — a gap of 15.5% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £47,971 stretches to roughly £53,301 in real spending power. Compared to the Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent average across all roles (£26,241), purchasing managers and directorss take home 82.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £47,971 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,301 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent) is £47,971 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 Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earn 15.5% 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 Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241. Purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earn £47,971, which is 82.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.