Media Professionals vs Production Managers and Directors Salary (2025)

How do Media Professionals and Production Managers and Directors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Production Managers and Directors earns £12,669 more per year (30% higher)

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedia ProfessionalsProduction Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£41,593£54,262-£12,669
Mean Annual£45,271£61,593-£16,322
Monthly£3,466£4,522-£1,056
Weekly£800£1,044-£244
Hourly£20.00£26.09-£6.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedia ProfessionalsProduction Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£24,942£19,056
25th£31,997£37,502
50th (Median)£41,593£54,262
75th£53,203£76,235
90th (Senior)£0£107,527
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Media Professionals or a Production Managers and Directors?
A Production Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a Media Professionals is £41,593, whilst a Production Managers and Directors earns £54,262 — a difference of £12,669 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Media Professionals and a Production Managers and Directors?
The difference is £12,669 per year. Production Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Media Professionals or a Production Managers and Directors?
From a salary perspective, Production Managers and Directors offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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