As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Finance Director in London, UK is £103,966, with an hourly rate of £50, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £92,853 to £118,893, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £92,853
50TH(Median)   £103,966
75TH   £118,893
Finance Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Finance Director Salary £92,853 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Finance Director Salary £103,966 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Finance Director Salary £118,893 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Finance Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Finance Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Finance Director is about £103,966 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £50, a monthly salary of about £8,664, and a weekly pay of around £1,999. Click the switch button below to see more details about Finance Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Finance Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £92,355 - £99,488, while Intermediate make £93,351 - £100,317, Senior earn £94,843 - £101,478, Specialist earn £96,668 - £103,137, Expert can reach £98,493 - £105,080 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Finance Director £97,166
Intermediate Level Finance Director £98,161
Senior Level Finance Director £99,488
Specialist Level Finance Director £101,146
Expert Level Finance Director £102,805
£97,166 0 yr
£98,161 < 2 yrs
£99,488 2-4 yrs
£101,146 5-8 yrs
£102,805 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Finance Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £103,966 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £96,980, and Manchester pays around £92,275 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Finance Policy and Operations Director or Finance Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Finance Policy and Operations Director makes more than a Finance Director. A Finance Policy and Operations Director earns an average annual salary of £130,263. And a Finance Director earns an average annual salary of £96,265.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Finance Policy and Operations Director London, UK
£95,462
£165,308
Finance Associate London, UK
£21,781
£35,182
Auditing Director London, UK
£91,567
£133,613
Audit Director London, UK
£91,323
£133,256

Finance Director Job Openings in London, UK

Director of Finance
Ashville College Harrogate
Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and credible Finance professional who can provide the strategic financial planning and leadership across the ...

Director of finance
NHS Fife
Dunfermline, Central Scotland

Join NHS Fife as our director of finance – lead the future of healthcare. As our current director of finance retires, we are seeking a visionary finan...

Associate Director of Finance
St Petrocs
Truro, South West England

Application Deadline. 15 December 2024. Department. Finance. Location. Truro. Compensation. £43,276 / year. Description. St Petrocs has a long history...

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