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Financial Controller salary in the UK (2026)

The median Financial Controller earns £80,000 in the UK. The typical range runs from £73,000 (25th percentile) to £88,000 (top 10%). Based on 21 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Financial Controller pay range
25th percentile£73,000
Median (50th)£80,000
75th percentile£85,000
Top 10% (90th)£88,000
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus8% of base
Typical employer pension5%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare62%

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The median Group Financial Controller earns £117,500, that is £37,500 more than a Financial Controller.

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