As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Distribution Manager in the United Kingdom is £64,679, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £57,563 to £77,861, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £57,563
50TH(Median)   £64,679
75TH   £77,861
Distribution Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Distribution Manager Salary £57,563 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Distribution Manager Salary £64,679 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Distribution Manager Salary £77,861 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Distribution Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Distribution Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Distribution Manager is about £64,679 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,390, and a weekly pay of around £1,244. Click the switch button below to see more details about Distribution Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Distribution Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Distribution Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £59,156 - £63,404, while Intermediate make £59,475 - £63,617, Senior earn £60,324 - £64,467, Specialist earn £61,174 - £65,663, Expert can reach £62,873 - £68,614 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Distribution Manager £62,024
Intermediate Level Distribution Manager £62,342
Senior Level Distribution Manager £63,086
Specialist Level Distribution Manager £63,936
Expert Level Distribution Manager £66,056
£62,024 0 yr
£62,342 < 2 yrs
£63,086 2-4 yrs
£63,936 5-8 yrs
£66,056 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Distribution Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Distribution Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £69,853 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £65,160, and Manchester pays around £61,998 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Manager of Distribution or Distribution Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Manager of Distribution makes less than a Distribution Manager. A Manager of Distribution earns an average annual salary of £59,338. And a Distribution Manager earns an average annual salary of £64,679.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Manager of Distribution
£43,869
£71,588
Distribution Center Manager
£33,540
£80,302
Distribution Operations Manager
£43,544
£71,058
Distribution Center Supervisor
£38,632
£62,194

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