Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Gloucester
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Gloucester compares
The going rate for purchasing managers and directorss in the South West? £49,504 at the median in 2025. That compares to £56,779 nationally — a gap of 12.8% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £49,504 stretches to roughly £51,513 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Gloucester is £30,796, so purchasing managers and directorss sit 60.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £49,504 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,513 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Purchasing managers and directors salary in areas near Gloucester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Gloucester?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South West (which includes Gloucester) is £49,504 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 Gloucester compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the South West earn 12.8% 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 Gloucester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gloucester is £30,796. Purchasing managers and directors in the South West earn £49,504, which is 60.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Gloucester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.