Production managers and directors in mining and energy roles in the UK earn a median of £62,000 per year, equivalent to £28.54 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 17.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £50,000 in East Midlands to £74,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £63,241/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£62,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£28.54
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+17.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£45,500 – £87,000
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 mining and energy across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £74,000 |
| South East | £66,500 |
| East | £64,500 |
| Scotland | £62,500 |
| South West | £60,500 |
| West Midlands | £60,000 |
| Wales | £60,000 |
| North East | £59,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £59,000 |
| North West | £56,000 |
| East Midlands | £50,000 |
| UK | £62,000 |
Annual pay grew by +17.2% 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 mining and energy.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Production managers and directors in mining and energy in the UK is £62,000 per year (about £28.54 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Production managers and directors in mining and energy earn between £45,500 and £87,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Production managers and directors in mining and energy pay rose by 17.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Production managers and directors in mining and energy is in London, at £74,000 per year.
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Production managers and directors in mining, energy and water supply plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the extraction of minerals and other natural deposits, the utilisation of sustainable and renewable energy sources and the production, storage and provision of gas, water and electricity supplies.
There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either GCSEs/S grades or A levels/H grades, a BTEC Diploma, an apprenticeship, NVQ (level 3), a degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is provided and can lead to professional qualifications.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.