Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. vs Functional Managers and Directors Salary

How do Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and Functional Managers and Directors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Functional Managers and Directors earns £23,523 more per year (50% higher)

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.

£46,732
per year (gross)
Take-home: £37,167
vs

Functional Managers and Directors

£70,255
per year (gross)
Take-home: £51,305

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Functional Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£46,732£70,255-£23,523
Mean Annual£49,023£82,674-£33,651
Take-Home (Net)£37,167£51,305-£14,138
Monthly (Gross)£3,894£5,855-£1,961
Weekly (Gross)£899£1,351-£452
Hourly£22.47£33.78-£11.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Functional Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£30,536£28,407
25th£37,330£46,503
50th (Median)£46,732£70,255
75th£56,621£102,101
90th (Senior)£0£144,377

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. or a Functional Managers and Directors?
A Functional Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. is £46,732, whilst a Functional Managers and Directors earns £70,255 — a difference of £23,523 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and a Functional Managers and Directors?
The difference is £23,523 per year. Functional Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. takes home approximately £37,167 per year, whilst a Functional Managers and Directors takes home £51,305. The net difference is £14,138.
Should I become a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. or a Functional Managers and Directors?
From a salary perspective, Functional Managers and Directors 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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