Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Southend-on-Sea UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Southend-on-Sea UA compares
Based on 2025 data, functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the East earned £69,486 at the median — 0.7% below the national benchmark of £69,996. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £69,486 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £71,414. Compared to the Southend-on-Sea UA average across all roles (£26,955), functional managers and directors n.e.c.s take home 157.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £69,486 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £71,414 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% 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 Southend-on-Sea UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southend-on-Sea UA is in the 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 Southend-on-Sea UA?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the East (which includes Southend-on-Sea UA) is £69,486 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compare to the UK average?
Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the East earn 0.7% 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the East earn £69,486, which is 157.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for functional managers and directors n.e.c.s cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southend-on-Sea UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.