Production, factory and assembly supervisors roles in the UK earn a median of £36,500 per year, equivalent to £17.11 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 4.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £30,500 in South East to £43,500 in Wales. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £36,777/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£36,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£17.11
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+4.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£30,000 – £45,500
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, factory and assembly supervisors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Wales | £43,500 |
| London | £43,000 |
| East Midlands | £40,000 |
| East | £37,500 |
| Scotland | £37,000 |
| North West | £35,000 |
| North East | £34,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £34,500 |
| South West | £31,000 |
| West Midlands | £31,000 |
| South East | £30,500 |
| UK | £36,500 |
Annual pay grew by +4.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Production, factory and assembly supervisors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Production, factory and assembly supervisors in the UK is £36,500 per year (about £17.11 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Production, factory and assembly supervisors earn between £30,000 and £45,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Production, factory and assembly supervisors pay rose by 4.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Production, factory and assembly supervisors is in Wales, at £43,500 per year.
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Production, factory and assembly supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the technical and operational work of those carrying out production, manufacturing and assembly roles.
Academic qualifications may not be required but relevant experience is necessary, and some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent academic or vocational qualification may be an advantage. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available in some areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.