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Production managers and directors in manufacturing Real Pay in West Midlands
A Production managers and directors in manufacturing in West Midlands earns a nominal median of £53,565 — worth £59,123 once West Midlands's cost of living (cost level 90.6, average = 100) is applied.
What does a Production managers and directors in manufacturing really earn in West Midlands after cost of living?
A Production managers and directors in manufacturing in West Midlands earns a nominal median of £53,565 (ONS ASHE 2025). Adjusted for West Midlands's cost level (90.6, average = 100), that is worth £59,123 in cost-equivalent terms — your pay goes further 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 West Midlands (nominal £53,565, cost level 90.6). National median £58,640.
How this is calculatedProduction managers and directors in manufacturing — West Midlands vs national
| West Midlands nominal median (ONS ASHE) | £53,565 |
| West Midlands cost level (100 = average) | 90.6 |
| West Midlands real (cost-adjusted) pay | £59,123 |
| National median (SOC 1121) | £58,640 |
| National 25th–75th percentile | £42,885–£85,000 |
Real pay = West Midlands nominal median × (100 ÷ 90.6). National percentiles are real ONS ASHE figures; suppressed percentiles are omitted, never estimated.
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In West Midlands, a Production managers and directors in manufacturing has a nominal median of £53,565, worth £59,123 in cost-equivalent terms (cost level 90.6, 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 West Midlands — FAQ
- What is the real (cost-adjusted) pay for a Production managers and directors in manufacturing in West Midlands?
- A Production managers and directors in manufacturing in West Midlands has a nominal median salary of £53,565 and a cost-equivalent ("real") pay of £59,123 once West Midlands's cost level of 90.6 (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 West Midlands 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 West Midlands nominal median is £53,565; the cost-adjusted figure of £59,123 reflects local living costs.
- Is this Production managers and directors in manufacturing pay figure real ONS data?
- Yes. The West Midlands 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.