Salary Guide 2026
Financial Analyst Salary in London
Based on market data for mid-level professionals (3-5 years experience).
Entry Level
£37,637
/year
Mid Level
£57,127
/year
Senior
£84,500
/year
Based on 123 real Financial Analyst job postings in London. Figures reflect live listings on ResumeKart. Salaries as advertised; currencies not converted.
💼 6+ live Financial Analyst jobs in London paying £57,127+
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Private Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Equity Structuring, Financial Analyst, London
Goldman Sachs · London, UK
Financial Analyst
American Express · Victoria, South West London
Senior Financial Analyst, Northern Europe GBO Finance
Google · London, UK
Senior Financial Analyst, Northern Europe GBO Finance
Google · London, UK
Senior Financial Analyst, Amazon Leo
Amazon · London, UK
Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A
Anduril · London, UK
Live Market Data
Sourced from Adzuna's job market intelligence — refreshed every few hours.
12-Month Salary Trend
Average advertised salary, monthly
£57k
↑ 19.8% YoY
Salary Distribution
How 332 live job postings break down by advertised salary
Top 5 companies hiring Financial Analyst in London
Live employer leaderboard from Adzuna job postings
- 1JPMorgan Chase29 openings
- 2Amazon25 openings
- 3IBM21 openings
- 4Barclays15 openings
- 5Accenture13 openings
Cost of Living in London
London salaries are the highest in the UK but lag behind US equivalents. Strong benefits and work-life balance offset the gap.
Factors Affecting Financial Analyst Salary in London
Years of Experience
Entry-level Financial Analysts in London start around £37,637, while senior professionals with 8+ years can earn £84,500 or more.
Company Size & Stage
Startups may offer lower base pay but compensate with equity. Established enterprises and FAANG-tier companies in London typically pay at the top of the range.
Technical Skills
Specialised skills command premium salaries. For Financial Analysts, in-demand skills can increase compensation by 15-30% above the median.
Education & Certifications
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) and industry certifications can add 10-20% to base salary, especially at senior levels.
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