Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Oxford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Oxford compares
A purchasing managers and directors working in the South East could expect a median salary of £54,694 in 2025 — 3.7% below the national figure 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. Compared to the Oxford average across all roles (£38,779), purchasing managers and directorss take home 41.0% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Oxford?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Oxford) 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 Oxford 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 Oxford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oxford is £38,779. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 41.0% 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 Oxford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.