Functional Managers and Directors vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Functional Managers and Directors and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Functional Managers and Directors earns £37,084 more per year (112% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricFunctional Managers and DirectorsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£70,255£33,171+£37,084
Mean Annual£82,674£34,903+£47,771
Monthly£5,855£2,764+£3,091
Weekly£1,351£638+£713
Hourly£33.78£15.95+£17.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFunctional Managers and DirectorsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£28,407£17,094
25th£46,503£26,372
50th (Median)£70,255£33,171
75th£102,101£42,276
90th (Senior)£144,377£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Functional Managers and Directors or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Functional Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a Functional Managers and Directors is £70,255, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £37,084 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Functional Managers and Directors and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £37,084 per year. Functional Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Functional Managers and Directors or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
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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