Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Southwark
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Southwark compares
For purchasing managers and directorss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £71,098. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,779 — making this 25.2% above the norm. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £71,098 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,081. The all-jobs average in Southwark is £47,136. By comparison, purchasing managers and directorss earn 50.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Southwark?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the London (which includes Southwark) 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 Southwark 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 Southwark compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southwark is £47,136. Purchasing managers and directors in the London earn £71,098, which is 50.8% 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 Southwark. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.