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Group Finance Director salary in the UK (2026)

The median Group Finance Director earns £137,500 in the UK. The typical range runs from £116,250 (25th percentile) to £172,500 (top 10%). Based on 16 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Group Finance Director pay range
25th percentile£116,250
Median (50th)£137,500
75th percentile£146,250
Top 10% (90th)£172,500
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus20% of base
Typical employer pension5%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare63%

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The median Chief Financial Officer earns £165,000, that is £27,500 more than a Group Finance Director.

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