Average Social services managers and directors Salary in Newark and Sherwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newark and Sherwood compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, social services managers and directorss in the East Midlands were paid a median of £47,940. The national equivalent stands at £45,155, putting this region 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911, so social services managers and directorss sit 78.1% more that benchmark.
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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Social services managers and directors salary in areas near Newark and Sherwood
Salary data is by ONS region. Newark and Sherwood is in the East Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social services managers and directors salary in Newark and Sherwood?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the East Midlands (which includes Newark and Sherwood) 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 Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911. Social services managers and directors in the East Midlands earn £47,940, which is 78.1% 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 Newark and Sherwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.