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Finance Manager Salary in Cardiff

How much does a finance manager earn in Cardiff?

Average base salary in Cardiff

£38,115 per year

per year in Cardiff · NJC or trust-set operations scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,700 per year£38,115 per year£51,480 per year

Finance Manager salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Finance Manager pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for finance managers near Cardiff

Compare average finance manager pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance manager salaryJobs
Bristol£38,500 per yearView jobs
Cardiff This location£38,115 per yearView jobs
Bridgend£36,575 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£36,575 per yearView jobs
Newport (Wales)£36,190 per yearView jobs
Swansea£36,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about finance manager pay in Cardiff

How much does a finance manager earn in Cardiff?

The average salary for a finance manager in Cardiff is £38,115 per year, typically ranging from £29,700 per year to £51,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cardiff a well-paid area for finance managers?

Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for finance managers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire finance managers in Cardiff?

Live finance manager openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a finance manager in Cardiff increase their salary?

Finance Managers in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up NJC or trust-set operations 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 finance manager pay in Cardiff and nationally?

Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £38,115 per year — a discount of £385 per year versus the UK average.

Finance Manager jobs in Cardiff

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