Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
For purchasing managers and directorss based in the Yorkshire and The Humber, 2025 brought a median salary of £60,189. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,779 — making this 6.0% above the norm. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £60,189 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £66,507. Compared to the Wakefield average across all roles (£30,950), purchasing managers and directorss take home 94.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £60,189 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £66,507 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Purchasing managers and directors salary in areas near Wakefield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Wakefield?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) is £60,189 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 Wakefield compare to the UK average?
Purchasing managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 6.0% above the national median of £56,779. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is purchasing managers and directors a well-paid job in Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. Purchasing managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £60,189, which is 94.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for purchasing managers and directorss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.