Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
The going rate for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the London? £85,735 at the median in 2025. That compares to £69,996 nationally — a gap of 22.5% above. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £85,735 has an effective purchasing power closer to £73,655. Compared to the Merton average across all roles (£32,983), functional managers and directors n.e.c.s take home 159.9% more.
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.
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in areas near Merton
Salary data is by ONS region. Merton is in the London 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 Merton?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the London (which includes Merton) 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 Merton 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 Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the London earn £85,735, which is 159.9% 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 Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.