Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
A purchasing managers and directors working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £47,971 in 2025 — 15.5% below the national figure of £56,779. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £47,971 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,301. The all-jobs average in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. By comparison, purchasing managers and directorss earn 53.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £47,971 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,301 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Purchasing managers and directors salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £47,971 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 Swansea / Abertawe compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earn 15.5% 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Purchasing managers and directors in the Wales earn £47,971, which is 53.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.