Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Shropshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Shropshire UA compares
Worth noting that financial managers and directorss in the West Midlands earned £52,149 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £65,336 — a difference of 20.2%. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £52,149 stretches to roughly £56,993 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Shropshire UA is £28,397, so financial managers and directorss sit 83.6% more that benchmark.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Shropshire UA is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Shropshire UA?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Shropshire UA) 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 Shropshire UA 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 Shropshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shropshire UA is £28,397. Financial managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £52,149, which is 83.6% 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 Shropshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.