Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Rugby
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rugby compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the West Midlands reached £54,240, sitting 3.2% below the national median of £56,021. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,240 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,279. Compared to the Rugby average across all roles (£36,417), sales accounts and business development managerss take home 48.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £54,240 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,279 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Rugby is in the West Midlands 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 Rugby?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Rugby) is £54,240 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 Rugby compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the West Midlands earn 3.2% 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 Rugby compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rugby is £36,417. Sales accounts and business development managers in the West Midlands earn £54,240, which is 48.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rugby. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.