Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Middlesbrough UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Middlesbrough UA compares
For functional managers and directors n.e.c.s based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £49,877. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £69,996 — making this 28.7% below the norm. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,877 has an effective purchasing power closer to £55,357. The all-jobs average in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502. By comparison, functional managers and directors n.e.c.s earn 69.1% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Middlesbrough UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Middlesbrough UA is in the North 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 Middlesbrough UA?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the North East earn £49,877, which is 69.1% 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 Middlesbrough UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.