Finance and investment analysts and advisers vs Functional Managers and Directors Salary (2025)

How do Finance and investment analysts and advisers and Functional Managers and Directors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Functional Managers and Directors earns £21,514 more per year (44% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricFinance and investment analysts and advisersFunctional Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£48,741£70,255-£21,514
Mean Annual£56,553£82,674-£26,121
Monthly£4,062£5,855-£1,793
Weekly£937£1,351-£414
Hourly£23.43£33.78-£10.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFinance and investment analysts and advisersFunctional Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£27,441£28,407
25th£34,929£46,503
50th (Median)£48,741£70,255
75th£68,909£102,101
90th (Senior)£90,005£144,377
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Finance and investment analysts and advisers or a Functional Managers and Directors?
A Functional Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a Finance and investment analysts and advisers is £48,741, whilst a Functional Managers and Directors earns £70,255 — a difference of £21,514 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Finance and investment analysts and advisers and a Functional Managers and Directors?
The difference is £21,514 per year. Functional Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Finance and investment analysts and advisers 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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