Functional managers and directors n.e.c. vs Production Managers and Directors Salary (2025)

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

Functional managers and directors n.e.c. earns £18,383 more per year (34% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.Production Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£72,645£54,262+£18,383
Mean Annual£78,150£61,593+£16,557
Monthly£6,054£4,522+£1,532
Weekly£1,397£1,044+£353
Hourly£34.93£26.09+£8.84

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFunctional managers and directors n.e.c.Production Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£24,853£19,056
25th£48,997£37,502
50th (Median)£72,645£54,262
75th£101,146£76,235
90th (Senior)£125,613£107,527
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. or a Production Managers and Directors?
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 Production Managers and Directors earns £54,262 — a difference of £18,383 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Functional managers and directors n.e.c. and a Production Managers and Directors?
The difference is £18,383 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 Production Managers and Directors?
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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