Production managers and directors in construction roles in the UK earn a median of £56,000 per year, equivalent to £25.86 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £50,500 in South West to £64,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £56,021/yr (0% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£56,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£25.86
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£41,000 – £76,500
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 construction across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £64,000 |
| South East | £58,500 |
| Scotland | £58,000 |
| West Midlands | £57,500 |
| East | £55,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £53,500 |
| Wales | £53,000 |
| North East | £52,500 |
| North West | £51,500 |
| East Midlands | £51,000 |
| South West | £50,500 |
| UK | £56,000 |
Annual pay grew by +3.6% 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 construction.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Production managers and directors in construction in the UK is £56,000 per year (about £25.86 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Production managers and directors in construction earn between £41,000 and £76,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Production managers and directors in construction pay rose by 3.6% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Production managers and directors in construction is in London, at £64,000 per year.
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Production managers and directors in construction direct and co-ordinate resources for the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works including houses, flats, factories, roads and runways, bridges, tunnels and railway works, harbour, dock and marine works and water supply, drainage and sewage works.
There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either a degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience, via apprenticeships or S/NVQs in Management at levels 3 to 5. On-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.