Finance and investment analysts and advisers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median finance and investment analysts and advisers salary in the UK is £47,776 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £60,430, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £26.52.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £30,404 in Wales to £63,994 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£47,776
Annual
UK Mean
£60,430
Annual
Hourly Rate
£26.52
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £63,994 | £84,471 | £54,978 |
| Scotland | £51,665 | £57,571 | £55,975 |
| South West | £44,600 | £50,074 | £46,410 |
| East | £44,336 | £41,741 | £45,566 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £42,285 | £46,808 | £46,724 |
| North West | £40,417 | £46,026 | £44,317 |
| West Midlands | £40,294 | £42,495 | £44,037 |
| South East | £39,896 | £46,848 | £38,659 |
| North East | £32,157 | £36,329 | £35,690 |
| Wales | £30,404 | £35,252 | £33,782 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average finance and investment analysts and advisers salary in the UK?
The median finance and investment analysts and advisers salary in the UK is £47,776 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £60,430, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays finance and investment analysts and adviserss the most?
London pays the highest finance and investment analysts and advisers salaries with a median of £63,994.
How does finance and investment analysts and advisers pay vary by region?
Finance and investment analysts and advisers salaries range from £30,404 in Wales to £63,994 in London.
Are finance and investment analysts and advisers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a finance and investment analysts and advisers?
The median hourly rate for a finance and investment analysts and advisers in the UK is £26.52 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.