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

How do Functional managers and directors n.e.c. and Legal Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns £25,099 more per year (53% higher)
vs

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.Legal ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£72,645£47,546+£25,099
Mean Annual£78,150£61,797+£16,353
Monthly£6,054£3,962+£2,092
Weekly£1,397£914+£483
Hourly£34.93£22.86+£12.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.Legal Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,853£24,420
25th£48,997£31,058
50th (Median)£72,645£47,546
75th£101,146£70,015
90th (Senior)£125,613£109,531
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. or a Legal Professionals?
A Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. is £72,645, whilst a Legal Professionals earns £47,546 — a difference of £25,099 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. and a Legal Professionals?
The difference is £25,099 per year. Functional managers and directors n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. or a Legal Professionals?
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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