Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
If you're a functional managers and directors n.e.c. in the London, the typical salary in 2025 was £85,735. That's 22.5% above what functional managers and directors n.e.c.s earn nationally (£69,996). Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £85,735 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £73,655. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, functional managers and directors n.e.c.s earn 27.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £85,735 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £73,655 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in City of London?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £85,735 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the London earn 22.5% above the national median of £69,996. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is functional managers and directors n.e.c. a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the London earn £85,735, which is 27.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.