The Finance Pay Index · SalariesCheck my salary

Salaries / Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer salary in the UK (2026)

The median Chief Financial Officer earns £165,000 in the UK. The typical range runs from £142,025 (25th percentile) to £250,000 (top 10%). Based on 31 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Chief Financial Officer pay range
25th percentile£142,025
Median (50th)£165,000
75th percentile£200,000
Top 10% (90th)£250,000
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus18% of base
Typical employer pension5%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare83%

Base salary is only part of the picture. Total reward is what really matters.

Are you a Chief Financial Officer being paid fairly?

Check your exact percentile against the UK market in two minutes. Free and anonymous.

Check my salary →

Looking to move? Browse UK finance jobs →

Chief Financial Officer salary by region
Chief Financial Officer in LondonChief Financial Officer in the South EastChief Financial Officer in the East of EnglandChief Financial Officer in the Home CountiesChief Financial Officer in the South WestChief Financial Officer in the West MidlandsChief Financial Officer in the North WestChief Financial Officer in the North EastChief Financial Officer in ScotlandChief Financial Officer in remote roles (UK)

Source: The Finance Pay Index, built on real UK finance salary data. Indicative benchmark for discussion, not financial advice.