Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
The going rate for purchasing managers and directorss in the London? £71,098 at the median in 2025. That compares to £56,779 nationally — a gap of 25.2% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £71,098 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,081. Compared to the Merton average across all roles (£32,983), purchasing managers and directorss take home 115.6% more.
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 Merton?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the London (which includes Merton) 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 Merton 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 Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Purchasing managers and directors in the London earn £71,098, which is 115.6% 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 Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.