Average Purchasing managers and directors Salary in Worthing
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Worthing compares
If you're a purchasing managers and directors in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £54,694. That's 3.7% below what purchasing managers and directorss earn nationally (£56,779). The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £54,694 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,998. The all-jobs average in Worthing is £29,044. By comparison, purchasing managers and directorss earn 88.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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.
Purchasing managers and directors salary across UK regions
Purchasing managers and directors salary in areas near Worthing
Salary data is by ONS region. Worthing is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Purchasing managers and directors Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Purchasing managers and directors salary guide →Find Purchasing managers and jobs in Worthing
Explore roles paying around £54,694/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average purchasing managers and directors salary in Worthing?
The median purchasing managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Worthing) 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 Worthing 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 Worthing compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Worthing is £29,044. Purchasing managers and directors in the South East earn £54,694, which is 88.3% 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 Worthing. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.