Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
The going rate for sales accounts and business development managerss in the North West? £52,074 at the median in 2025. That compares to £56,021 nationally — a gap of 7.0% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £52,074 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,099. The all-jobs average in Preston is £32,655. By comparison, sales accounts and business development managerss earn 59.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £52,074 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,099 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Sales accounts and business development managers salary in areas near Preston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales accounts and business development managers salary in Preston?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £52,074 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the North West earn 7.0% 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Sales accounts and business development managers in the North West earn £52,074, which is 59.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.