Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
In practical terms, a functional managers and directors n.e.c. in the North East earned a median of £49,877 during 2025, which works out to 28.7% below the UK-wide median of £69,996. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £49,877 stretches to roughly £55,357 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so functional managers and directors n.e.c.s sit 56.9% more that benchmark.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary data is by ONS region. Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the North East earn £49,877, which is 56.9% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.