Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
The going rate for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the North East? £49,877 at the median in 2025. That compares to £69,996 nationally — a gap of 28.7% below. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £49,877 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,357. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692, so functional managers and directors n.e.c.s sit 68.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £49,877 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,357 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in areas near Darlington UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in Darlington UA?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £49,877 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does functional managers and directors n.e.c. pay in Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the North East earn 28.7% below the national median of £69,996. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is functional managers and directors n.e.c. a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the North East earn £49,877, which is 68.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.