Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Coventry
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Coventry compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median financial managers and directors salary in the West Midlands reached £52,149, sitting 20.2% below the national median of £65,336. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £52,149 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,993. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Coventry is £35,124, so financial managers and directorss sit 48.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £52,149 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,993 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Coventry?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Coventry) is £52,149 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 Coventry compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the West Midlands earn 20.2% 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 Coventry compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Coventry is £35,124. Financial managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £52,149, which is 48.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Coventry. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.