Average Social services managers and directors Salary in South Holland
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Holland compares
In practical terms, a social services managers and directors in the East Midlands earned a median of £47,940 during 2025, which works out to 6.2% above the UK-wide median of £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 South Holland average across all roles (£27,809), social services managers and directorss take home 72.4% 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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Social services managers and directors salary in areas near South Holland
Salary data is by ONS region. South Holland 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 South Holland?
The median social services managers and directors salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Holland) 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 South Holland 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 South Holland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Holland is £27,809. Social services managers and directors in the East Midlands earn £47,940, which is 72.4% 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 South Holland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.