Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Thanet
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Thanet compares
The going rate for financial managers and directorss in the South East? £56,396 at the median in 2025. That compares to £65,336 nationally — a gap of 13.7% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £56,396 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,647. Compared to the Thanet average across all roles (£27,076), financial managers and directorss take home 108.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £56,396 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,647 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Thanet?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Thanet) is £56,396 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 Thanet compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the South East earn 13.7% 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 Thanet compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Thanet is £27,076. Financial managers and directors in the South East earn £56,396, which is 108.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Thanet. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.