Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Derby UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Derby UA compares
The going rate for social services managers and directorss in the East Midlands? £47,940 at the median in 2025. That compares to £45,155 nationally — a gap of 6.2% above. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £47,940 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,222. Compared to the Derby UA average across all roles (£35,179), social services managers and directorss take home 36.3% 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 Derby UA?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the East Midlands (which includes Derby UA) 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 Derby UA 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 Derby UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179. Social services managers and directors in the East Midlands earn £47,940, which is 36.3% 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 Derby UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.