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 advisers 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 typical hourly rate for finance and investment analysts and advisers?
The median hourly rate for 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.