Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the UK is £69,996 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £80,257, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £39.24.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £49,069 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £85,735 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£69,996
Annual
UK Mean
£80,257
Annual
Hourly Rate
£39.24
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £85,735 | £103,594 | £73,655 |
| South East | £76,511 | £88,632 | £74,139 |
| East | £69,486 | £78,278 | £71,414 |
| North East | £49,877 | £55,387 | £55,357 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £49,069 | £55,958 | £54,220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the UK?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the UK is £69,996 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £80,257, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays functional managers and directors n.e.c.s the most?
London pays the highest functional managers and directors n.e.c. salaries with a median of £85,735.
How does functional managers and directors n.e.c. pay vary by region?
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salaries range from £49,069 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £85,735 in London.
Are functional managers and directors n.e.c. salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
The median hourly rate for a functional managers and directors n.e.c. in the UK is £39.24 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.