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Average Head of FP&A salary in the UK (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 real packages · How the data works

A Head of FP&A (also called Head of Financial Planning and Analysis) in the UK earns a median base salary of £120,000, about £10,000 a month before tax. The middle half earn £99,000 to £136,000. With bonus potential and employer pension, the median total package is £140,000.

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Median base
£120,000
Median total package
£140,000
Bonus potential
18%
London premium
n/a

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Head of FP&A salary range

25th percentile£99,000
Median (50th)£120,000
75th percentile£136,000
Top 10% (90th)£151,000

Head of FP&A salary in London vs the rest of the UK

Median baseTotal packagePackages
London£114,000£137,0007

Groups with fewer than 5 packages are not shown, so no one can be identified.

Head of FP&A salary by company size

Median baseTotal packagePackages
201 to 1,000 staff£130,000£169,0006

Groups with fewer than 5 packages are not shown, so no one can be identified.

Head of FP&A salary by years of experience

Median basePackages
15 to 19 years£135,0005

Groups with fewer than 5 packages are not shown, so no one can be identified.

Head of FP&A bonus, pension and benefits

Bonus potential (median)18% of base
Bonus actually paid last year (median)18% of base
Employer pension (median)7%
Have an LTIP or equity40%
Annual leave (median)25 days
Get private healthcare100%

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Head of FP&A salary: common questions

How much does a Head of FP&A earn in the UK?

The median Head of FP&A in the UK earns a base salary of £120,000. The middle half earn between £99,000 and £136,000. The top 10% earn £151,000 or more. This is based on 10 real packages shared anonymously with The Finance Pay Index, updated November 2026.

How much does a Head of FP&A earn per month?

A median base salary of £120,000 works out at about £10,000 a month before tax, National Insurance and pension deductions. Including bonus potential and employer pension, the median total package is £140,000 a year, about £11,667 a month.

What is the average Head of FP&A salary in London?

The median Head of FP&A in London earns £114,000 base, from 7 packages.

What does a Head of FP&A earn outside London, for example in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol or Edinburgh?

We don't have enough Head of FP&A packages outside London yet to publish a figure. We only show a figure once at least 5 people have shared their pay, so individuals can't be identified. The UK median is £120,000.

What bonus does a Head of FP&A get?

The median bonus potential for a Head of FP&A is 18% of base salary. The median bonus actually paid last year was 18% of base. 40% have a long-term incentive (LTIP) or equity.

What is a typical Head of FP&A total package?

The median Head of FP&A total package is £140,000 a year. That is base salary plus bonus potential, employer pension and any car allowance. The typical employer pension contribution is 7%. Typical annual leave is 25 days.

How much more does the next step up from Head of FP&A pay?

The median Head of Finance earns £100,000, which is £0 more than the median Head of FP&A.

Where does this Head of FP&A salary data come from?

Every figure comes from real packages shared anonymously by UK finance professionals with The Finance Pay Index: base salary, bonus, pension, benefits, location, company size and ownership. Figures are permanent roles only, rounded to the nearest £1,000, and only published once at least 5 people have contributed. Ranges need at least 10.

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Source: The Finance Pay Index, built on real UK finance pay data. Permanent roles, rounded to the nearest £1,000. Indicative benchmark for discussion, not financial advice.