Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Luton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Luton UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical functional managers and directors n.e.c. in the East earned £69,486. Compared to the UK median of £69,996, that's 0.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £69,486 stretches to roughly £71,414 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Luton UA is £29,640, so functional managers and directors n.e.c.s sit 134.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £69,486 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £71,414 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% 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 Luton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Luton UA is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in Luton UA?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the East (which includes Luton UA) is £69,486 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 Luton UA compare to the UK average?
Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the East earn 0.7% 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 Luton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Luton UA is £29,640. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the East earn £69,486, which is 134.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Luton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.