How Much Does an Accountant I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accountant I in the United Kingdom is £34,902, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,844 to £39,614, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £30,844

50TH(Median) £34,902

75TH £39,614

Accountant I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Accountant I Salary	£30,844	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Accountant I Salary	£34,902	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Accountant I Salary	£39,614	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Accountant I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£30,844

Average £34,902/year

£39,614

£2,570

Average £2,909/month

£3,301

£593

Average £671/week

£762

£15

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£39,614	£3,301	£762	£19
Average	£34,902	£2,909	£671	£17
25th Percentile	£30,844	£2,570	£593	£15

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Accountant I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Accountant I is about £34,902 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,909, and a weekly pay of around £671. Click the switch button below to see more details about Accountant I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Accountant Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Accountant I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,085 - £35,394, while Intermediate make £33,570 - £35,957, Senior earn £34,478 - £37,012, Specialist earn £34,599 - £37,223, Expert can reach £34,781 - £37,363 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Accountant I	£34,599
Intermediate Level Accountant I	£35,043
Senior Level Accountant I	£36,098
Specialist Level Accountant I	£36,309
Expert Level Accountant I	£36,449

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	4%
Expert Level	4%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £37,694 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,161, and Manchester pays around £33,455 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Cost Accountant I or Accountant I?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Cost Accountant I makes more than an Accountant I. An Cost Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £49,988. And an Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £34,902.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant I	£45,681 £54,296
Tax Accountant I	£25,241 £34,041
Financial Reporting Accountant I	£38,271 £49,607
Financial Accountant I	£25,485 £39,186

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