Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Lancaster
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Lancaster compares
In practical terms, a financial managers and directors in the North West earned a median of £58,206 during 2025, which works out to 10.9% below the UK-wide median of £65,336. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £58,206 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £63,822. The all-jobs average in Lancaster is £29,091. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 100.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £58,206 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,822 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Financial managers and directors salary in areas near Lancaster
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Lancaster?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the North West (which includes Lancaster) is £58,206 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 Lancaster compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the North West earn 10.9% 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 Lancaster compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Lancaster is £29,091. Financial managers and directors in the North West earn £58,206, which is 100.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Lancaster. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.