As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Financial Executive in the United Kingdom is £189,380, with an hourly rate of £91, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £169,350 to £210,940, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £169,350
50TH(Median)   £189,380
75TH   £210,940
Chief Financial Executive Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Financial Executive Salary £169,350 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Financial Executive Salary £189,380 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Financial Executive Salary £210,940 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Chief Financial Executive Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Financial Executive salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Financial Executive is about £189,380 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £91, a monthly salary of about £15,782, and a weekly pay of around £3,642. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Financial Executive hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Chief Financial Executives Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Chief Financial Executive's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £168,453 - £181,308, while Intermediate make £170,247 - £182,803, Senior earn £172,937 - £184,896, Specialist earn £177,123 - £188,782, Expert can reach £181,906 - £193,241 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Financial Executive £177,123
Intermediate Level Chief Financial Executive £178,917
Senior Level Chief Financial Executive £181,308
Specialist Level Chief Financial Executive £184,896
Expert Level Chief Financial Executive £189,380
£177,123 0 yr
£178,917 < 2 yrs
£181,308 2-4 yrs
£184,896 5-8 yrs
£189,380 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Financial Executive?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Financial Executive are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £204,530 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £190,787, and Manchester pays around £181,530 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Financial Officer or Chief Financial Executive?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Financial Officer makes more than a Chief Financial Executive. A Chief Financial Officer earns an average annual salary of £270,262. And a Chief Financial Executive earns an average annual salary of £189,380.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Financial Officer
£180,291
£373,721
Top Financial Analysis Executive
£129,941
£241,594
Chief Division Executive
£162,382
£262,929
Top Financial Executive
£180,357
£373,858

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