Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reading UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical purchasing managers and directors in the South East earned £54,694. Compared to the UK median of £56,779, that's 3.7% below. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £54,694 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,998. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956, so purchasing managers and directorss sit 21.7% more that benchmark.
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 Reading UA?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Reading UA) 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 Reading UA 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 Reading UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 21.7% 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 Reading UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.