Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Somerset UA compares
Based on 2025 data, purchasing managers and directorss in the South West earned £49,504 at the median — 12.8% below the national benchmark of £56,779. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £49,504 stretches to roughly £51,513 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Somerset UA is £29,152. By comparison, purchasing managers and directorss earn 69.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £49,504 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,513 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Somerset UA?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South West (which includes Somerset UA) is £49,504 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 Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the South West earn 12.8% 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 Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Somerset UA is £29,152. Purchasing managers and directors in the South West earn £49,504, which is 69.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.