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Production managers and directors in manufacturing Real Pay in London
A Production managers and directors in manufacturing in London earns a nominal median of £81,382 — worth £51,184 once London's cost of living (cost level 159.0, average = 100) is applied.
What does a Production managers and directors in manufacturing really earn in London after cost of living?
A Production managers and directors in manufacturing in London earns a nominal median of £81,382 (ONS ASHE 2025). Adjusted for London's cost level (159.0, average = 100), that is worth £51,184 in cost-equivalent terms — your pay goes less far here than the regional average. Real ONS, Land Registry and MHCLG data; re-dated quarterly.
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Cost-adjusted real pay for a Production managers and directors in manufacturing in London (nominal £81,382, cost level 159.0). National median £58,640.
How this is calculatedProduction managers and directors in manufacturing — London vs national
| London nominal median (ONS ASHE) | £81,382 |
| London cost level (100 = average) | 159.0 |
| London real (cost-adjusted) pay | £51,184 |
| National median (SOC 1121) | £58,640 |
| National 25th–75th percentile | £42,885–£85,000 |
Real pay = London nominal median × (100 ÷ 159.0). National percentiles are real ONS ASHE figures; suppressed percentiles are omitted, never estimated.
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In London, a Production managers and directors in manufacturing has a nominal median of £81,382, worth £51,184 in cost-equivalent terms (cost level 159.0, average = 100).
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Where a Production managers and directors in manufacturing's pay goes furthest
| Region | Nominal | Real pay |
|---|---|---|
| North West | £55,134 | £68,660 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £51,203 | £66,845 |
| East Midlands | £57,713 | £65,958 |
| West Midlands | £53,565 | £59,123 |
| South West | £53,420 | £52,219 |
| East | £58,212 | £51,424 |
| London | £81,382 | £51,184 |
| South East | £56,644 | £46,659 |
Production managers and directors in manufacturing in London — FAQ
- What is the real (cost-adjusted) pay for a Production managers and directors in manufacturing in London?
- A Production managers and directors in manufacturing in London has a nominal median salary of £81,382 and a cost-equivalent ("real") pay of £51,184 once London's cost level of 159.0 (average = 100) is applied. Both figures derive from real ONS ASHE and Gera cost-of-living data.
- How does a Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in London compare nationally?
- The national median for a Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) is £58,640, with most full-time pay between £42,885–£85,000 (25th–75th percentile). The London nominal median is £81,382; the cost-adjusted figure of £51,184 reflects local living costs.
- Is this Production managers and directors in manufacturing pay figure real ONS data?
- Yes. The London median for a Production managers and directors in manufacturing is a real published ONS ASHE 2025 regional figure (full-time, April 2025, OGL v3.0). The cost adjustment uses real HM Land Registry and MHCLG data. No figure is modelled or interpolated.
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Sources: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) (Median gross annual pay (GBP), full-time employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period); HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (April 2026); MHCLG Council Tax levels in England (FY2026-27). All OGL v3.0. Computed by GeraJobs; no figure is modelled or interpolated. Methodology.