Average Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland 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. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £49,877 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,357. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214, so functional managers and directors n.e.c.s sit 76.8% 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 Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in Sunderland?
The median functional managers and directors n.e.c. salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Functional managers and directors n.e.c.s in the North East earn £49,877, which is 76.8% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.