Sales accounts and business development managers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the UK is £56,021 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £65,268, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £27.91.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £48,877 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £66,116 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£56,021
Annual
UK Mean
£65,268
Annual
Hourly Rate
£27.91
Median
UK Jobs
415
Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £66,116 | £79,824 | £56,801 |
| South East | £60,881 | £72,078 | £58,993 |
| North East | £57,895 | £56,611 | £64,256 |
| South West | £55,579 | £56,529 | £57,835 |
| Scotland | £54,813 | £59,981 | £59,386 |
| West Midlands | £54,240 | £58,584 | £59,279 |
| East | £52,437 | £61,462 | £53,892 |
| Wales | £52,223 | £55,623 | £58,026 |
| North West | £52,074 | £58,741 | £57,099 |
| East Midlands | £49,330 | £53,241 | £53,736 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £48,877 | £53,828 | £54,008 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales accounts and business development managers salary in the UK?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the UK is £56,021 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £65,268, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays sales accounts and business development managers the most?
London pays the highest sales accounts and business development managers salaries with a median of £66,116.
How does sales accounts and business development managers pay vary by region?
Sales accounts and business development managers salaries range from £48,877 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £66,116 in London.
Are sales accounts and business development managers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for sales accounts and business development managers?
The median hourly rate for sales accounts and business development managers in the UK is £27.91 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.