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.s salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
The median hourly rate for 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.