Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
Based on 2025 data, financial managers and directorss in the Scotland earned £55,044 at the median — 15.8% below the national benchmark of £65,336. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,044 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,636. The all-jobs average in Aberdeen City is £35,483. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 55.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,044 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,636 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Aberdeen City?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £55,044 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does financial managers and directors pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn 15.8% below the national median of £65,336. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is financial managers and directors a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn £55,044, which is 55.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.