Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Dorset UA compares
Based on 2025 data, financial managers and directorss in the South West earned £48,756 at the median — 25.4% below the national benchmark of £65,336. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £48,756 stretches to roughly £50,735 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Dorset UA is £29,292. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 66.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,756 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,735 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Dorset UA?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the South West (which includes Dorset UA) is £48,756 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 Dorset UA compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the South West earn 25.4% 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 Dorset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dorset UA is £29,292. Financial managers and directors in the South West earn £48,756, which is 66.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dorset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.