Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stafford 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. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £54,240 stretches to roughly £59,279 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523, so sales accounts and business development managerss sit 90.2% more that benchmark.
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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Sales accounts and business development managers salary in areas near Stafford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales accounts and business development managers salary in Stafford?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stafford) 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 Stafford 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 Stafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. Sales accounts and business development managers in the West Midlands earn £54,240, which is 90.2% 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 Stafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.