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

How do Counsellors 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 £44,243 more per year (156% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,402£72,645-£44,243
Mean Annual£28,062£78,150-£50,088
Monthly£2,367£6,054-£3,687
Weekly£546£1,397-£851
Hourly£13.65£34.93-£21.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£12,873£24,853
25th£19,249£48,997
50th (Median)£28,402£72,645
75th£34,590£101,146
90th (Senior)£0£125,613
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
A Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns £72,645 — a difference of £44,243 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Functional managers and directors n.e.c.?
The difference is £44,243 per year. Functional managers and directors n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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