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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 £76,499 (25th percentile) to £93,140 (top 10%). Based on 5 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Financial Controller pay range
25th percentile£76,499
Median (50th)£80,000
75th percentile£82,850
Top 10% (90th)£93,140
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus10% of base
Typical employer pension8%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare40%

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The median Group Financial Controller earns £125,000, that is £45,000 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.