Financial Advisor salary in the UK
The average Financial Advisor salary in the UK is £45,000 per year (£2,993/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £23.08/hr).
≈ £2,453 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £18.46/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Financial Advisor in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,993 / month after tax
Hourly: £23.08/hr • Daily: £173/day
Market median for an established Financial Advisor in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,707 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £30.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Financial Advisor specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Financial Advisor earning £45,000 takes home £2,993 net per month (or £691/week).
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Live Financial Advisor jobs in the UK
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Financial Planner
£61,865Fisher Investments • Fenchurch St, Central London, EC3A 2BG
Financial Planner
£61,779RGH-Global Limited • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Financial Controller
£79,132Flat Iron • Aldwych, Central London, WC2R 2PP
Senior Financial Regulatory Analyst
£52,613Fisher Investments • Fenchurch St, Central London, EC3A 2BG
Financial Administrator
£35,318Bupa • Cobham, Gravesend, KT11 1DS
Frequently asked questions about Financial Advisor pay in the UK
How much does a Financial Advisor earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Financial Advisor salary in the UK is £45,000 per year (or £23.08 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Financial Advisor roles start around £36,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £58,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Financial Advisor in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Financial Advisor salary of £45,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,993 per month (approx. £691 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Financial Advisor in the UK?
A mid-level Financial Advisor in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £23.08/hr (ranging from £18.46/hr for junior roles to £30.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £173 per day.
Is a Financial Advisor salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,993 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 38% of a Financial Advisor's take-home pay — leaving £1,843 per month in disposable income.
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