Financial managers and directors roles in the UK earn a median of £72,000 per year, equivalent to £36.46 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £59,000 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £115,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £76,447/yr (6% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£72,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£36.46
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£51,000 – £105,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Financial managers and directors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £115,500 |
| East Midlands | £73,000 |
| Wales | £72,500 |
| North East | £72,000 |
| South East | £69,000 |
| North West | £68,500 |
| Scotland | £62,500 |
| West Midlands | £61,000 |
| South West | £60,000 |
| East | £60,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £59,000 |
| UK | £72,000 |
Annual pay grew by +5.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Financial managers and directors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Financial managers and directors in the UK is £72,000 per year (about £36.46 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Financial managers and directors earn between £51,000 and £105,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Financial managers and directors pay rose by 5.8% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Financial managers and directors is in London, at £115,500 per year.
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Financial managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the financial information of companies, the activities and resources of financial institutions, such as banks and insurance companies, and advise on company financial policy.
Entry is most common with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, although it is possible with A levels/H grades, S/NVQ levels 4 and 5. Those with higher qualifications may obtain accelerated training. Internal promotion to management is possible and on-the-job training is provided. Professional qualifications are available and are required or mandatory for certain posts.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.