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Head of Finance salary in the UK (2026)

The median Head of Finance earns £99,000 in the UK. The typical range runs from £81,250 (25th percentile) to £127,500 (top 10%). Based on 26 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Head of Finance pay range
25th percentile£81,250
Median (50th)£99,000
75th percentile£119,500
Top 10% (90th)£127,500
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus15% of base
Typical employer pension5%
Typical annual leave26 days
Get private healthcare76%

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The median VP Finance earns £171,600, that is £72,600 more than a Head of Finance.

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