Financial managers and directors Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median financial managers and directors salary in the UK is £65,336 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £103,706, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £36.05.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £48,756 in South West to £107,433 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£65,336
Annual
UK Mean
£103,706
Annual
Hourly Rate
£36.05
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 | £107,433 | £177,813 | £92,296 |
| North West | £58,206 | £70,883 | £63,822 |
| South East | £56,396 | £79,307 | £54,647 |
| Scotland | £55,044 | £68,127 | £59,636 |
| West Midlands | £52,149 | £66,342 | £56,993 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £50,891 | £64,123 | £56,233 |
| East | £50,540 | £65,123 | £51,942 |
| South West | £48,756 | Not available | £50,735 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in the UK?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the UK is £65,336 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £103,706, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays financial managers and directorss the most?
London pays the highest financial managers and directors salaries with a median of £107,433.
How does financial managers and directors pay vary by region?
Financial managers and directors salaries range from £48,756 in South West to £107,433 in London.
Are financial managers and directors salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a financial managers and directors?
The median hourly rate for a financial managers and directors in the UK is £36.05 (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.