Education managers vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary (2025)

How do Education managers and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers, directors and senior officials earns £5,818 more per year (12% higher)

Education managers

£46,732
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducation managersManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£46,732£52,550-£5,818
Mean Annual£49,738£66,373-£16,635
Monthly£3,894£4,379-£485
Weekly£899£1,011-£112
Hourly£22.47£25.26-£2.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducation managersManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£28,996£24,107
25th£37,058£35,002
50th (Median)£46,732£52,550
75th£58,134£81,698
90th (Senior)£0£120,750
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Education managers or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Managers, directors and senior officials earns more. The median salary for a Education managers is £46,732, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £5,818 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Education managers and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £5,818 per year. Managers, directors and senior officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Education managers or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Managers, directors and senior officials 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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