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Financial Analyst Salary in the UK

Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyse market trends, and provide recommendations to guide business and investment decisions.

Average Salary
£52,000
per year
Entry Level
£30,000
starting salary
Experienced
£52,000
mid-career
Senior Level
£78,000
top earners

Financial Analyst Take Home Pay

On the average Financial Analyst salary of £52,000, you would take home £40,717 per year (£3,393.12 per month) after tax and National Insurance.

Yearly
Gross: £52,000.00
£40,717.40
Income Tax:-£8,232.00
National Insurance:-£3,050.60
Monthly
Gross: £4,333.33
£3,393.12
Income Tax:-£686.00
National Insurance:-£254.22
Weekly
Gross: £1,000.00
£783.03
Income Tax:-£158.31
National Insurance:-£58.67

Effective tax rate: 21.7%|Marginal rate: 40%

Financial Analyst Salary by Location

Financial Analyst salaries vary significantly by region. London typically offers the highest salaries but also has a higher cost of living.

London
£65,000
+35% vs national
South East
£55,000
+15% vs national
National Average
£48,000
baseline

Financial Analyst Salary Growth (2020-2025)

See how Financial Analyst salaries have changed over the past 5 years, including inflation-adjusted real growth.

Financial Analyst Salary Trends (5 Years)
Historical salary data from 2020 to 2025

+21.4%

Total Growth

+£9,170

Salary Increase

+4.0%

Annual Growth Rate

-5.1%

Real Growth (Inflation Adj.)

Year-over-Year Changes

20202021
£42,830£44,030+2.8%
20212022
£44,030£46,451+5.5%
20222023
£46,451£48,402+4.2%
20232024
£48,402£50,242+3.8%
20242025
£50,242£52,000+3.5%

Key Skills Required

Financial ModellingExcelData AnalysisValuationResearchPresentation Skills

Typical Qualifications

  • Finance or Economics degree
  • CFA qualification (desirable)
  • Strong analytical skills

Financial Analyst Career Progression

Junior Analyst
Financial Analyst
Senior Analyst
Associate
VP
Director

What Does a Financial Analyst Do?

Analysing financial data and trends
Building financial models
Preparing investment reports
Evaluating company performance
Making investment recommendations

Industries Hiring Financial Analysts

Investment BankingAsset ManagementPrivate EquityConsultingCorporate Finance

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Take Home Pay

£40,717.40/year

78.3% of gross income

  • Gross Income£52,000.00
  • Taxable Income£39,430.00
  • Income Tax-£8,232.00
  • National Insurance-£3,050.60
  • Total Deductions-£11,282.60

21.7%

Effective Rate

40%

Marginal Rate

£52,000 Salary Insights

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£52,000 vs UK Wages

Above UK average

+49%

vs UK Median

£17,000

Above Median

Where Your £52,000 Goes

Annual breakdown of your salary

Take Home78.3%
Income Tax15.8%
National Insurance5.9%

Tax Benefits on £52,000 from Pension

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Financial Analyst Salary FAQ

What is the average Financial Analyst salary in the UK?

The average Financial Analyst salary in the UK is £52,000 per year. Salaries typically range from £30,000 for entry-level positions to £85,000 for senior roles.

How much does a Financial Analyst earn in London?

A Financial Analyst in London earns an average of £65,000 per year, which is 35% higher than the national average.

What is the take-home pay for a Financial Analyst?

On the average Financial Analyst salary of £52,000, you would take home approximately £40,717 per year (£3,393.12 per month) after income tax and National Insurance.