Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury compares
In 2025, purchasing managers and directorss working in the South East took home a median salary of £54,694 — that's 3.7% below the national average of £56,779. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £54,694 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,998. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337, so purchasing managers and directorss sit 86.4% more that benchmark.
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 Canterbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Canterbury is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Canterbury?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 86.4% 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 Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.