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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accountant I in the United Kingdom is £35,334, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,908 to £36,721, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £31,908

50TH(Median) £35,334

75TH £36,721

Cost Accountant I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary	£31,908	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary	£35,334	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary	£36,721	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£31,908

Average £35,334/year

£36,721

£2,659

Average £2,945/month

£3,060

£614

Average £680/week

£706

£15

Average £17/hour

£18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£36,721	£3,060	£706	£18
Average	£35,334	£2,945	£680	£17
25th Percentile	£31,908	£2,659	£614	£15

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Accountant I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Accountant I is about £35,334 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,945, and a weekly pay of around £680. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Accountant I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Cost Accountant I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,800 - £35,479, while Intermediate make £34,209 - £35,645, Senior earn £34,976 - £35,955, Specialist earn £35,078 - £36,017, Expert can reach £35,232 - £36,059 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cost Accountant I	£35,078
Intermediate Level Cost Accountant I	£35,375
Senior Level Cost Accountant I	£35,686
Specialist Level Cost Accountant I	£35,748
Expert Level Cost Accountant I	£35,789

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Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	1%
Expert Level	1%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cost Accountant I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,161 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,597, and Manchester pays around £33,869 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant II makes more than a Cost Accountant I. A Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of £54,964. And a Cost Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £35,334.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant II	£48,665 £61,244
Cost Accountant III	£57,727 £71,604
Cost Accountant IV	£65,621 £83,135
Entry Cost Accountant	£45,559 £54,151

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