Salary calculator · Southampton
Financial Controller Salary Calculator For Southampton
What does a Financial Controller earn in Southampton? Real 2026 market data, not guesswork.
Salary calculator
Financial Controller in Southampton: £69,500–£102,000
Choose an experience level below — the range updates instantly. Figures are a practical market range for a normally scoped permanent role, not an absolute minimum or maximum, and exclude bonus, car allowance, pension and other benefits. Based on a directly published city benchmark.
Medior Financial Controller · Southampton
£80,333 – £91,167
Typical: £86,000 per year
High confidence — direct city benchmark
Financial Controller pay in Southampton typically runs 10% above the UK national average for the role.
About the role
What a financial controller does in Southampton.
Working out what a financial controller should earn in Southampton usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that typically includes overseeing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management — one of several things a financial controller in Southampton is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes professional services and retail businesses across the wider city centre. It's a small distinction that matters: understanding financial controller pay in Southampton properly, rather than just quoting a national range.
FAQs
Financial Controller salary in Southampton
How much does a Financial Controller earn in Southampton?+
A Financial Controller in Southampton typically earns £69,500–£102,000 per year, based on a directly published city benchmark. This excludes bonus, car allowance, pension and other benefits.
What does a junior Financial Controller earn in Southampton?+
A junior Financial Controller in Southampton typically earns £69,500–£80,333 per year, with a typical figure of £75,000.
What does a senior Financial Controller earn in Southampton?+
A senior Financial Controller in Southampton typically earns £91,167–£102,000 per year, with a typical figure of £96,500.
Does Financial Controller pay in Southampton differ from the UK average?+
Financial Controller pay in Southampton typically runs 10% above the UK national average for the role.
How is this Financial Controller salary calculator figure worked out?+
Every figure is a practical market range for a normally scoped permanent role, built from live placements, current vacancy data and official pay statistics, then adjusted for Southampton specifically.
Can you help me hire or find a Financial Controller role in Southampton?+
Yes — beyond the calculator, our Market Experts recruit Financial Controller positions across Southampton on both a permanent and temporary basis. Submit a vacancy or your CV and we'll be in touch.