As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Manufacturing Director in the United Kingdom is £79,595, with an hourly rate of £38, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £67,781 to £91,259, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £67,781
50TH(Median)   £79,595
75TH   £91,259
Manufacturing Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Manufacturing Director Salary £67,781 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Manufacturing Director Salary £79,595 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Manufacturing Director Salary £91,259 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Manufacturing Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Manufacturing Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Manufacturing Director is about £79,595 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £38, a monthly salary of about £6,633, and a weekly pay of around £1,531. Click the switch button below to see more details about Manufacturing Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Manufacturing Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Manufacturing Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £67,252 - £74,834, while Intermediate make £68,310 - £75,716, Senior earn £69,897 - £76,950, Specialist earn £72,366 - £79,242, Expert can reach £75,187 - £81,684 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Manufacturing Director £72,366
Intermediate Level Manufacturing Director £73,424
Senior Level Manufacturing Director £74,834
Specialist Level Manufacturing Director £76,950
Expert Level Manufacturing Director £79,595
£72,366 0 yr
£73,424 < 2 yrs
£74,834 2-4 yrs
£76,950 5-8 yrs
£79,595 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 9%
Intermediate Level 8%
Senior Level 6%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Manufacturing Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Manufacturing Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £85,963 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £80,186, and Manchester pays around £76,296 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director of Manufacturing or Manufacturing Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Director of Manufacturing makes less than a Manufacturing Director. A Director of Manufacturing earns an average annual salary of £77,258. And a Manufacturing Director earns an average annual salary of £79,595.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Director of Manufacturing
£58,237
£95,182
Manufacturing Process and Technology Director
£58,658
£95,861
Manufacturing Engineer Manager
£53,792
£84,962
Manufacturing Engineering / Equipment Manager
£54,026
£85,332

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