Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the South East? £76,511 at the median in 2025. That compares to £69,996 nationally — a gap of 9.3% above. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £76,511 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £74,139. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), functional managers and directors n.e.c.s take home 125.8% more.
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 Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA 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 Southampton UA?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) 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 Southampton UA 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 Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the South East earn £76,511, which is 125.8% 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 Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.