Managers and Directors in the Creative Industries Salary in East Midlands (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£33,914
East Midlands median
£37,559
East Midlands mean
£50,868
UK national median
-33.3%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a managers and directors in the creative industries working in East Midlands is £33,914 per year (gross, before tax) — 33.3% below the UK national median of £50,868 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in East Midlands? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How East Midlands Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
West Midlands £66,195 +30.1%
London £55,545 +9.2%
East Midlands £33,914 -33.3%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a managers and directors in the creative industries in East Midlands?

The median salary in East Midlands is £33,914 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £37,559.

How does East Midlands pay compare to the UK national average?

East Midlands is 33.3% below the UK national median of £50,868 for this occupation.

Which UK region pays managers and directors in the creative industries the most?

Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, West Midlands has the highest median at £66,195 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25