As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accounting Director in London, UK is £94,478, with an hourly rate of £45, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £78,165 to £110,777, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £78,165
50TH(Median)   £94,478
75TH   £110,777
Accounting Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Accounting Director Salary £78,165 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Accounting Director Salary £94,478 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Accounting Director Salary £110,777 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Accounting Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Accounting Director is about £94,478 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £45, a monthly salary of about £7,873, and a weekly pay of around £1,817. Click the switch button below to see more details about Accounting Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Accounting Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £77,435 - £87,904, while Intermediate make £78,895 - £89,122, Senior earn £81,087 - £90,826, Specialist earn £83,765 - £93,261, Expert can reach £86,443 - £95,695 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Accounting Director £84,496
Intermediate Level Accounting Director £85,956
Senior Level Accounting Director £87,904
Specialist Level Accounting Director £90,339
Expert Level Accounting Director £92,774
£84,496 0 yr
£85,956 < 2 yrs
£87,904 2-4 yrs
£90,339 5-8 yrs
£92,774 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 11%
Intermediate Level 9%
Senior Level 7%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Accounting Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £94,478 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £88,130, and Manchester pays around £83,854 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Accounting Operations Director or Accounting Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Accounting Operations Director makes more than an Accounting Director. An Accounting Operations Director earns an average annual salary of £120,665. And an Accounting Director earns an average annual salary of £87,480.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Accounting Operations Director London, UK
£95,327
£144,182
Director of General Accounting London, UK
£94,660
£143,173
Financial Accounting Director London, UK
£94,881
£143,507
Accounting Manager London, UK
£57,235
£91,940

Accounting Director Job Openings in London, UK

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