Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stoke-on-Trent UA compares
A financial managers and directors working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £52,149 in 2025 — 20.2% below the national figure of £65,336. 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. The all-jobs average in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. By comparison, financial managers and directorss earn 69.5% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. Financial managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £52,149, which is 69.5% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.