As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Audit Director in the United Kingdom is £88,960, with an hourly rate of £43, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £74,530 to £99,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £74,530
50TH(Median)   £88,960
75TH   £99,600
Audit Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Audit Director Salary £74,530 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Audit Director Salary £88,960 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Audit Director Salary £99,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Audit Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Audit Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Audit Director is about £88,960 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £43, a monthly salary of about £7,413, and a weekly pay of around £1,711. Click the switch button below to see more details about Audit Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Audit Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Audit Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £73,884 - £83,145, while Intermediate make £75,176 - £84,222, Senior earn £77,114 - £85,729, Specialist earn £80,130 - £88,529, Expert can reach £83,576 - £90,866 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Audit Director £80,130
Intermediate Level Audit Director £81,422
Senior Level Audit Director £83,145
Specialist Level Audit Director £85,729
Expert Level Audit Director £88,960
£80,130 0 yr
£81,422 < 2 yrs
£83,145 2-4 yrs
£85,729 5-8 yrs
£88,960 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 10%
Intermediate Level 8%
Senior Level 7%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Audit Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Audit Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £96,077 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £89,621, and Manchester pays around £85,273 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Audit/Compliance Director or Audit Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Audit/Compliance Director makes more than an Audit Director. An Audit/Compliance Director earns an average annual salary of £104,526. And an Audit Director earns an average annual salary of £88,960.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Audit/Compliance Director
£84,755
£123,673
Audit and Financial/Business Controls Director
£85,154
£124,254
Audit Group Team Leader
£54,378
£79,158
Audit and Financial/Business Controls Lead
£54,761
£79,716

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