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Chief Financial Officer Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a chief financial officer earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£109,250 per year

per year in United Kingdom · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£80,750 per year£109,250 per year£147,250 per year

Chief Financial Officer roles sit at senior trust level, with pay set by trustees according to scale, trust size and responsibility. Chief Financial Officer pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief financial officers near United Kingdom

Compare average chief financial officer pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chief financial officer salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£109,250 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£109,250 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£109,250 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£109,250 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£109,250 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£109,250 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£109,250 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chief financial officer pay in United Kingdom

How much does a chief financial officer earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a chief financial officer in United Kingdom is £109,250 per year, typically ranging from £80,750 per year to £147,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for chief financial officers?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for chief financial officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire chief financial officers in United Kingdom?

Live chief financial officer openings in United Kingdom rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a chief financial officer in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Chief Financial Officers in United Kingdom typically increase pay by moving up Trust-set senior executive scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between chief financial officer pay in United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In United Kingdom it's £109,250 per year — a discount of £5,750 per year versus the UK average.

Chief Financial Officer jobs in United Kingdom

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