Average Social services managers and directors Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
A social services managers and directors working in the London could expect a median salary of £47,284 in 2025 — 4.7% above the national figure of £45,155. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £47,284 stretches to roughly £40,622 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), social services managers and directorss take home 29.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £47,284 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,622 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social services managers and directors salary in City of London?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £47,284 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Social services managers and directors in the London earn 4.7% above the national median of £45,155. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is social services managers and directors a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Social services managers and directors in the London earn £47,284, which is 29.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social services managers and directorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.