As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CFO in the United Kingdom is $260,097, with an hourly rate of $125, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $232,632 to $289,760, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $232,632
50TH(Median)   $260,097
75TH   $289,760
CFO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CFO Salary $232,632 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CFO Salary $260,097 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CFO Salary $289,760 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CFO salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CFO is about $260,097 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $125, a monthly salary of about $21,675, and a weekly pay of around $5,002. Click the switch button below to see more details about CFO hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CFOs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CFO's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $231,402 - $249,029, while Intermediate make $233,861 - $251,078, Senior earn $237,551 - $253,948, Specialist earn $243,290 - $259,277, Expert can reach $249,849 - $265,410 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CFO $243,290
Intermediate Level CFO $245,749
Senior Level CFO $249,029
Specialist Level CFO $253,948
Expert Level CFO $260,097
$243,290 0 yr
$245,749 < 2 yrs
$249,029 2-4 yrs
$253,948 5-8 yrs
$260,097 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CFO?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CFO are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $280,905 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $262,029, and Manchester pays around $249,316 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Financial Officer or CFO?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Financial Officer makes more than a CFO. A Chief Financial Officer earns an average annual salary of $371,142. And a CFO earns an average annual salary of $260,097.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Financial Officer
$247,588
$513,220

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