Financial Controller Salary UK

Average salary, take-home pay, and how much you can earn at different experience levels.

Average Salary Range£60k - £120kMidpoint: £90k
Monthly Take-Home£3,635 - £6,156After tax & NI (5% pension)

How much does a Financial Controller earn in the UK?

A Financial Controller in the United Kingdom typically earns £60k - £120k a year, with a midpoint of £90k. That is roughly £3,635 - £6,156 a month after tax, National Insurance and a 5% pension. Pay rises with experience and is highest in London; the tables below break it down.

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Salary by Experience Level

Financial Controller salaries increase significantly with experience. Here's what you can expect at each career stage:

Experience LevelSalary RangeMonthly Net
Senior (5-8 years)£63k - £144k£3,773 - £7,024
Lead / Principal (8+ years)£72k - £168k£4,186 - £8,031

Salary by Location

Location significantly impacts Financial Controller salaries. London offers the highest pay, while other regions vary:

London£92k - £124k+20% vs national avg
Cambridge£84k - £114k+10% vs national avg
Oxford£83k - £112k+8% vs national avg
Edinburgh£80k - £109k+5% vs national avg
Bristol£79k - £107k+3% vs national avg
Brighton£78k - £106k+2% vs national avg
Reading£78k - £106k+2% vs national avg
Manchester£78k - £106k+2% vs national avg
Birmingham£77k - £103k
Leeds£75k - £101k-2% vs national avg
Glasgow£75k - £101k-2% vs national avg
Cardiff£74k - £100k-3% vs national avg
Belfast£73k - £99k-4% vs national avg
Nottingham£73k - £99k-4% vs national avg
Leicester£73k - £98k-5% vs national avg
Liverpool£73k - £98k-5% vs national avg
Newcastle£73k - £98k-5% vs national avg
Sheffield£73k - £98k-5% vs national avg
Southampton£72k - £97k-6% vs national avg
Portsmouth£71k - £96k-7% vs national avg
Norwich£71k - £96k-7% vs national avg
York£70k - £95k-8% vs national avg
Bath£70k - £95k-8% vs national avg
Milton Keynes£70k - £94k-9% vs national avg
Swindon£69k - £93k-10% vs national avg
Plymouth£69k - £93k-10% vs national avg
Exeter£68k - £92k-11% vs national avg
Bournemouth£68k - £92k-11% vs national avg
Coventry£67k - £91k-12% vs national avg
Derby£67k - £91k-12% vs national avg
Remote (UK)£77k - £103k

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Financial Controller salary in the UK?

The average Financial Controller salary in the UK ranges from £60k - £120k, with a midpoint of £90k. Salaries vary based on experience, location, and company size.

How much do Financial Controllers earn in London?

Financial Controllers in London typically earn 15-20% more than the national average due to higher cost of living. Expected range: £92k - £124k.

What factors affect Financial Controller salary?

Key factors include years of experience, location (London pays highest), company size, industry sector, specific technical skills, and whether the role includes management responsibilities.

Salary data is based on industry research and job posting analysis. Actual salaries may vary. Use our salary calculator for precise take-home pay estimates.