Chefs vs Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Functional managers and directors n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns £43,727 more per year (151% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,918£72,645-£43,727
Mean Annual£27,885£78,150-£50,265
Monthly£2,410£6,054-£3,644
Weekly£556£1,397-£841
Hourly£13.90£34.93-£21.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£11,986£24,853
25th£19,719£48,997
50th (Median)£28,918£72,645
75th£34,694£101,146
90th (Senior)£42,120£125,613
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
A Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns £72,645 — a difference of £43,727 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
The difference is £43,727 per year. Functional managers and directors n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Functional managers and directors n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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