Production managers and directors in manufacturing roles in the UK earn a median of £59,000 per year, equivalent to £29.52 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 6.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £51,000 in Wales to £81,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £58,640/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£59,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£29.52
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£43,000 – £82,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Production managers and directors in manufacturing across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £81,500 |
| Scotland | £59,500 |
| East | £58,000 |
| East Midlands | £57,500 |
| South East | £56,500 |
| North East | £55,000 |
| North West | £55,000 |
| West Midlands | £53,500 |
| South West | £53,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £51,000 |
| Wales | £51,000 |
| UK | £59,000 |
Annual pay grew by +6.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Production managers and directors in manufacturing.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Production managers and directors in manufacturing in the UK is £59,000 per year (about £29.52 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Production managers and directors in manufacturing earn between £43,000 and £82,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Production managers and directors in manufacturing pay rose by 6.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Production managers and directors in manufacturing is in London, at £81,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Production managers and directors in manufacturing plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for production in manufacturing industries including the maintenance of engineering items, equipment and machinery.
There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either a degree or equivalent qualification, and/or relevant experience. On-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available, as are S/NVQs in Management at levels 3 to 5.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.