Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Maidstone
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Maidstone compares
The median pay for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the South East stood at £76,511 in 2025, placing them 9.3% above the UK-wide figure of £69,996. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £76,511 has an effective purchasing power closer to £74,139. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Maidstone is £31,986, so functional managers and directors n.e.c.s sit 139.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £76,511 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £74,139 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above 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 Maidstone
Salary data is by ONS region. Maidstone is in the South 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 Maidstone?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Maidstone) is £76,511 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 Maidstone compare to the UK average?
Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the South East earn 9.3% above the national median of £69,996. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is functional managers and directors n.e.c. a well-paid job in Maidstone compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Maidstone is £31,986. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the South East earn £76,511, which is 139.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Maidstone. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.