Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
If you're a purchasing managers and directors in the London, the typical salary in 2025 was £71,098. That's 25.2% above what purchasing managers and directorss earn nationally (£56,779). The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £71,098 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,081. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so purchasing managers and directorss sit 6.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £71,098 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,081 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in City of London?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £71,098 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the London earn 25.2% above the national median of £56,779. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is purchasing managers and directors a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Purchasing managers and directors in the London earn £71,098, which is 6.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.