Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Chesterfield
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Chesterfield compares
If you're a social services managers and directors in the East Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £47,940. That's 6.2% above what social services managers and directorss earn nationally (£45,155). The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £47,940 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,222. Compared to the Chesterfield average across all roles (£30,962), social services managers and directorss take home 54.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £47,940 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,222 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social services managers and directors salary in Chesterfield?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the East Midlands (which includes Chesterfield) is £47,940 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does social services managers and directors pay in Chesterfield compare to the UK average?
Social services managers and directors in the East Midlands earn 6.2% above the national median of £45,155. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is social services managers and directors a well-paid job in Chesterfield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chesterfield is £30,962. Social services managers and directors in the East Midlands earn £47,940, which is 54.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social services managers and directorss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Chesterfield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.