The average advertised pay for a Production Manager, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Production Manager in the UK is £53,000 a year, based on 78 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £4,420 a month or £27.18 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 94% of current adverts are permanent, and 86% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Production Manager adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
Median advertised salary for Production Manager beside other job titles in manufacturing, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Manager | £60,000 | — | 78% | 1% |
| Production Manager | £53,000 | 162 | 94% | 0% |
| Compliance Engineer | £50,000 | — | 74% | 3% |
| Production Supervisor | £35,000 | 86 | 80% | 0% |
| Production Planner | £35,000 | 45 | 86% | 1% |
| Quality Controller | £30,000 | 17 | 76% | 1% |
| Machine Operator | £28,000 | 243 | 74% | 0% |
| Assembly Operative | £25,000 | 169 | 54% | 1% |
Morson Edge
Production Manager – Rail Rolling Stock. Location: Derby. Contract: Long-Term Contract. Pay: Excellent Rates (Inside IR35....
Mercury Hampton Ltd
Production/Manufacturing Manager. Salary up to £90,000. Market Leading Aerospace Manufacturer. Highly Regulated, Safety-Critical...
Hays Engineering
Production Manager. North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent area | £70,000 - £80,000 + Package. We're recruiting on behalf of a...
Heybridge Associates
Are you an experienced Production Manager looking for an opportunity to lead within a high-volume, performance driven...
CO Manufacturing · Direct
Aluminium Fabricator Production Manager. Competitive Salary + Benefits. South Yorkshire. Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week....
Magnus Search
Production Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing. Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire. Salary: Competitive, depending on experience....
Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by SYNERGIE is searching for a Production Manager to join our client, an established food production business in the...
Hunter Selection
Shift Production Manager. Gloucester. £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits. Working a rotating day and night shift pattern. A new and...
10 Recruitment Ltd
Production Manager. Are you an experienced Production Manager who knows how to get the best from people, processes and...
MorePeople
I'm working with a well-established fresh produce business looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their leadership...
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