As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Audit/Compliance Director in the United Kingdom is £88,990, with an hourly rate of £43, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £74,590 to £99,590, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £74,590
50TH(Median)   £88,990
75TH   £99,590
Audit/Compliance Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Audit/Compliance Director Salary £74,590 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Audit/Compliance Director Salary £88,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Audit/Compliance Director Salary £99,590 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Audit/Compliance Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Audit/Compliance Director is about £88,990 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £43, a monthly salary of about £7,416, and a weekly pay of around £1,711. Click the switch button below to see more details about Audit/Compliance Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Audit/Compliance Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £73,945 - £83,187, while Intermediate make £75,235 - £84,262, Senior earn £77,169 - £85,766, Specialist earn £80,178 - £88,560, Expert can reach £83,617 - £90,889 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Audit/Compliance Director £80,178
Intermediate Level Audit/Compliance Director £81,468
Senior Level Audit/Compliance Director £83,187
Specialist Level Audit/Compliance Director £85,766
Expert Level Audit/Compliance Director £88,990
£80,178 0 yr
£81,468 < 2 yrs
£83,187 2-4 yrs
£85,766 5-8 yrs
£88,990 > 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/Compliance Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Audit/Compliance Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £96,109 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £89,651, and Manchester pays around £85,301 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Engineering Director makes less than an Audit/Compliance Director. An Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of £85,288. And an Audit/Compliance Director earns an average annual salary of £88,990.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineering Director
£66,764
£101,305
Manufacturing Director
£58,493
£95,591
Operations Director
£58,477
£101,494
Purchasing Director
£72,879
£108,691
Treasury Director
£96,669
£147,157

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