Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Maidstone
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Maidstone compares
For purchasing managers and directorss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,694. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,779 — making this 3.7% below the norm. 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. Compared to the Maidstone average across all roles (£31,986), purchasing managers and directorss take home 71.0% more.
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 Maidstone
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Maidstone?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Maidstone) 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Maidstone is £31,986. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 71.0% 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 Maidstone. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.