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Managers and directors in the creative industries salary in United Kingdom

The median managers and directors in the creative industries salary is £54,772 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£31,901
Median (p50)
£54,772
Top (p90)
Sample size
20,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£31,901
p25£40,171
Median£54,772
p75
Top (p90)
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Managers and directors in the creative industries salary by region

South East£81,110
London£60,162
Yorkshire and The Humber£51,132
East of England£48,477

Pay trend

Up 27.5% from 2023 to 2025.

£42,9462023
£44,8792024
£54,7722025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Managers and directors in the creative industries salary FAQs

What is the average Managers and directors in the creative industries salary in United Kingdom?

The median Managers and directors in the creative industries salary in United Kingdom is £54,772 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of managers and directors in the creative industriess earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Managers and directors in the creative industries salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South East is among the highest at £81,110, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Managers and directors in the creative industries salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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