Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
For financial managers and directorss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £52,149. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £65,336 — making this 20.2% below the norm. 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. The all-jobs average in Dudley is £29,071. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 79.4% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Dudley?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) 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 Dudley 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 Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Financial managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £52,149, which is 79.4% 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 Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.