Electronics engineers vs Functional Managers and Directors Salary (2025)

How do Electronics engineers and Functional Managers and Directors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Functional Managers and Directors earns £21,587 more per year (44% higher)

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectronics engineersFunctional Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£48,668£70,255-£21,587
Mean Annual£52,180£82,674-£30,494
Monthly£4,056£5,855-£1,799
Weekly£936£1,351-£415
Hourly£23.40£33.78-£10.38

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectronics engineersFunctional Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£33,672£28,407
25th£40,606£46,503
50th (Median)£48,668£70,255
75th£63,686£102,101
90th (Senior)£0£144,377
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electronics engineers or a Functional Managers and Directors?
A Functional Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a Electronics engineers is £48,668, whilst a Functional Managers and Directors earns £70,255 — a difference of £21,587 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electronics engineers and a Functional Managers and Directors?
The difference is £21,587 per year. Functional Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electronics engineers 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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