Financial managers and directors Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 24,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£55,170
Mean
£77,143
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £55,170 |
| Mean | £77,143 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,150
Mean £1,392
Hourly
£33.26
Mean £40.77
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,150 | £1,392 |
| Hourly | £33.26 | £40.77 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Financial managers and directors earn 76% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 86% of Financial managers work full-time · vs 82% nationally
- 13% are self-employed
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 98.6% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£55,170
Male
£68,008
Female
£48,376
Mean annual pay
All employees
£77,143
Male
£89,794
Female
£63,806
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £55,170 | £68,008 | £48,376 |
| Mean | £77,143 | £89,794 | £63,806 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£62,745
Full-time (mean)
£85,753
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £62,745 |
| Mean | £85,753 |
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