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Finance Manager Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a finance manager earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£36,575 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC or trust-set operations scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£28,500 per year£36,575 per year£49,400 per year

Finance Manager salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Finance Manager pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for finance managers near United Kingdom

Compare average finance manager pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance manager salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£36,575 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£36,575 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£36,575 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£36,575 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£36,575 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£36,575 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£36,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about finance manager pay in United Kingdom

How much does a finance manager earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a finance manager in United Kingdom is £36,575 per year, typically ranging from £28,500 per year to £49,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for finance managers?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% 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 United Kingdom?

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

How can a finance manager in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Finance Managers in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £36,575 per year — a discount of £1,925 per year versus the UK average.

Finance Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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