Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
The median pay for financial managers and directorss in the North West stood at £58,206 in 2025, placing them 10.9% below the UK-wide figure of £65,336. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £58,206 has an effective purchasing power closer to £63,822. The all-jobs average in Preston is £32,655. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 78.2% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Preston?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the North West (which includes Preston) 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 Preston 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Financial managers and directors in the North West earn £58,206, which is 78.2% 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 Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.