Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
A sales accounts and business development managers working in the North East could expect a median salary of £57,895 in 2025 — 3.3% above the national figure of £56,021. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £57,895 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,256. Compared to the Sunderland average across all roles (£28,214), sales accounts and business development managerss take home 105.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £57,895 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,256 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Sales accounts and business development managers salary in areas near Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales accounts and business development managers salary in Sunderland?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) is £57,895 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 Sunderland compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the North East earn 3.3% above the national median of £56,021. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales accounts and business development managers a well-paid job in Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Sales accounts and business development managers in the North East earn £57,895, which is 105.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.