As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Controller in the United Kingdom is £88,600, with an hourly rate of £43, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £71,900 to £102,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £71,900
50TH(Median)   £88,600
75TH   £102,200
Deputy Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Deputy Controller Salary £71,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Deputy Controller Salary £88,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Deputy Controller Salary £102,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Deputy Controller salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Deputy Controller is about £88,600 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £43, a monthly salary of about £7,383, and a weekly pay of around £1,704. Click the switch button below to see more details about Deputy Controller hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Deputy Controllers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Deputy Controller's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £74,143 - £84,363, while Intermediate make £75,639 - £85,609, Senior earn £78,381 - £88,101, Specialist earn £82,369 - £91,036, Expert can reach £88,600 - £96,313 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Deputy Controller £81,122
Intermediate Level Deputy Controller £82,369
Senior Level Deputy Controller £84,861
Specialist Level Deputy Controller £88,600
Expert Level Deputy Controller £93,675
£81,122 0 yr
£82,369 < 2 yrs
£84,861 2-4 yrs
£88,600 5-8 yrs
£93,675 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Deputy Controller Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Deputy Controller. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Generally Accepted Accounting Principles skills boost pay by a 1%. Even ERP can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.
ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Deputy Controller field include Analysis (6%), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (1%), and ERP (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £93,916
Analysis
£93,916
6%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles £89,486
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
£89,486
1%
ERP £89,486
ERP
£89,486
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
3.57%
ERP
7.41%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Deputy Controller?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Deputy Controller are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £95,688 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £89,258, and Manchester pays around £84,928 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Assistant Controller or Deputy Controller?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Assistant Controller makes more than a Deputy Controller. A Assistant Controller earns an average annual salary of £97,028. And a Deputy Controller earns an average annual salary of £88,600.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Assistant Controller
£75,946
£117,898
Controller
£151,120
£206,342
Deputy Director of Human Resources
£73,868
£121,452
Deputy Chief Legal Counsel
£112,617
£151,934

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