Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury compares
The median pay for financial managers and directorss in the South East stood at £56,396 in 2025, placing them 13.7% below the UK-wide figure of £65,336. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £56,396 stretches to roughly £54,647 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Canterbury is £29,337. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 92.2% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £56,396 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,647 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Canterbury?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) is £56,396 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 Canterbury compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the South East earn 13.7% 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 Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. Financial managers and directors in the South East earn £56,396, which is 92.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.