As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Financial Officer in the United Kingdom is £189,377, 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)   £189,377
75TH   £210,940
Chief Financial Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Financial Officer Salary £169,350 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Financial Officer Salary £189,377 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Financial Officer Salary £210,940 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Financial Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Financial Officer is about £189,377 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £91, a monthly salary of about £15,781, and a weekly pay of around £3,642. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Financial Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Chief Financial Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £168,453 - £181,306, while Intermediate make £170,247 - £182,801, Senior earn £172,937 - £184,893, Specialist earn £177,122 - £188,779, Expert can reach £181,904 - £193,239 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Financial Officer £177,122
Intermediate Level Chief Financial Officer £178,915
Senior Level Chief Financial Officer £181,306
Specialist Level Chief Financial Officer £184,893
Expert Level Chief Financial Officer £189,377
£177,122 0 yr
£178,915 < 2 yrs
£181,306 2-4 yrs
£184,893 5-8 yrs
£189,377 > 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 Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Financial Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £204,527 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £190,784, and Manchester pays around £181,527 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Financial Analysis Officer makes more than a Chief Financial Officer. A Chief Financial Analysis Officer earns an average annual salary of £193,518. And a Chief Financial Officer earns an average annual salary of £189,377.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Financial Analysis Officer
£129,342
£240,481
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363
Chief Division Officer
£163,594
£264,892
Chief Financial Executive
£180,800
£374,776

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