Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Waverley
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Waverley compares
For financial managers and directorss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £56,396. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £65,336 — making this 13.7% below the norm. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £56,396 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,647. Compared to the Waverley average across all roles (£31,083), financial managers and directorss take home 81.4% 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 Waverley?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Waverley) 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 Waverley 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 Waverley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Waverley is £31,083. Financial managers and directors in the South East earn £56,396, which is 81.4% 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 Waverley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.