Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Dartford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dartford compares
In 2025, financial managers and directorss working in the South East took home a median salary of £56,396 — that's 13.7% below the national average of £65,336. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £56,396 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,647. Compared to the Dartford average across all roles (£32,428), financial managers and directorss take home 73.9% more.
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 Dartford?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Dartford) 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 Dartford 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 Dartford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428. Financial managers and directors in the South East earn £56,396, which is 73.9% 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 Dartford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.