Financial Analyst Salary UK (2026)
The UK median Financial Analyst salary is £48,000 per year. Entry-level: £32,000 · Senior: £90,000. Also known as: Investment Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst.
UK-wide salary distribution
Financial Analyst hiring market in the UK
Demand for Financial Analysts in the UK has been steady, neither contracting nor expanding sharply, with employer hiring tracking broadly in line with replacement need. The highest-paying UK city on this site for the role is London at £61,440 median, which is roughly what a competent mid-level practitioner can expect to earn there with three to five years of experience.
Pay progression for a Financial Analyst in the UK is rarely linear. Most of the gain happens at three points: the move from entry-level to mid (typically in years 2–3), the move into senior or principal positions (years 6–8), and, for those who pursue it, a lateral jump into management, consulting or independent contracting. Sitting in the same role waiting for inflationary increases is by some distance the slowest path; changing employer every three to four years remains the dominant pay-rise mechanism in the UK labour market.
Financial Analyst salary by UK city
| City | Lower quartile | Median | Upper quartile | vs UK avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £46,080 | £61,440 | £83,200 | +28% |
| Cambridge | £41,400 | £55,200 | £74,750 | +15% |
| Oxford | £40,680 | £54,240 | £73,450 | +13% |
| Reading | £40,320 | £53,760 | £72,800 | +12% |
| Edinburgh | £38,880 | £51,840 | £70,200 | +8% |
| Bristol | £38,160 | £50,880 | £68,900 | +6% |
| Brighton | £37,800 | £50,400 | £68,250 | +5% |
| Milton Keynes | £37,800 | £50,400 | £68,250 | +5% |
| Aberdeen | £37,440 | £49,920 | £67,600 | +4% |
| Southampton | £37,440 | £49,920 | £67,600 | +4% |
| Manchester | £36,720 | £48,960 | £66,300 | +2% |
| Leeds | £36,000 | £48,000 | £65,000 | +0% |
| Birmingham | £35,280 | £47,040 | £63,700 | -2% |
| Glasgow | £34,920 | £46,560 | £63,050 | -3% |
| Cardiff | £34,200 | £45,600 | £61,750 | -5% |
| Nottingham | £33,840 | £45,120 | £61,100 | -6% |
| Liverpool | £33,480 | £44,640 | £60,450 | -7% |
| Sheffield | £33,480 | £44,640 | £60,450 | -7% |
| Newcastle | £33,120 | £44,160 | £59,800 | -8% |
| Belfast | £32,400 | £43,200 | £58,500 | -10% |
Take-home pay calculator · 2024/25
Financial Analyst
£36,352/yr · £699/wk · effective rate 24.3%
| Gross salary | £48,000 |
| Pension (5%) | −£2,400 |
| Income tax | −£6,606 |
| National Insurance | −£2,642 |
| Net take-home | £36,352 |
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Core skills for Financial Analysts
- Financial modelling
- Excel
- VBA
- Valuation
- Forecasting
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Financial Analyst salary in the UK?
The average UK Financial Analyst salary is £48,000 per year (ONS 2025). The lower quartile is £36,000 and the upper quartile is £65,000.
Where do Financial Analysts earn the most in the UK?
Financial Analysts earn most in London (£61,440 median), followed by Cambridge (£55,200) and Oxford (£54,240). See the full city table above.
What qualifications does a Financial Analyst need?
Core skills and qualifications for Financial Analysts include: Financial modelling, Excel, VBA, Valuation, Forecasting. Entry-level roles start at around £32,000; senior positions reach £90,000+.
Is Financial Analyst a good career in the UK?
The career outlook for Financial Analysts is medium. Salaries have grown broadly in line with wage inflation, with experienced professionals in high-cost cities (London, Cambridge, Oxford) earning 15–30% above the UK median.