Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in East Hampshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How East Hampshire compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East reached £54,694, sitting 3.7% below the national median of £56,779. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £54,694 stretches to roughly £52,998 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Hampshire is £30,143, so purchasing managers and directorss sit 81.4% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. East Hampshire 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 East Hampshire?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes East Hampshire) 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 East Hampshire 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 East Hampshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Hampshire is £30,143. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 81.4% 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 East Hampshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.