Average Financial managers and directors Salary in South Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How South Lanarkshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical financial managers and directors in the Scotland earned £55,044. Compared to the UK median of £65,336, that's 15.8% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £55,044 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £59,636. The all-jobs average in South Lanarkshire is £31,984. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 72.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,044 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,636 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in South Lanarkshire?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the Scotland (which includes South Lanarkshire) is £55,044 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 South Lanarkshire compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn 15.8% 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 South Lanarkshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Lanarkshire is £31,984. Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn £55,044, which is 72.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Lanarkshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.