Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sales accounts and business development managerss in the South West were paid a median of £55,579. The national equivalent stands at £56,021, putting this region 0.8% below. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,579 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,835. Compared to the Forest of Dean average across all roles (£25,387), sales accounts and business development managerss take home 118.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £55,579 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,835 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Sales accounts and business development managers salary in areas near Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales accounts and business development managers salary in Forest of Dean?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) is £55,579 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sales accounts and business development managers pay in Forest of Dean compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the South West earn 0.8% below the national median of £56,021. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sales accounts and business development managers a well-paid job in Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Sales accounts and business development managers in the South West earn £55,579, which is 118.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.