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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bookkeeper in the United Kingdom is £32,117, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,896 to £35,361, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £29,896
50TH(Median)   £32,117
75TH   £35,361
Bookkeeper Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Bookkeeper Salary £29,896 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Bookkeeper Salary £32,117 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Bookkeeper Salary £35,361 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
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How Much Does a Bookkeeper Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
£29,896
Average £32,117/year
£35,361
£2,491
Average £2,676/month
£2,947
£575
Average £618/week
£680
£14
Average £15/hour
£17
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile £35,361 £2,947 £680 £17
Average £32,117 £2,676 £618 £15
25th Percentile £29,896 £2,491 £575 £14

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Bookkeeper salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Bookkeeper is about £32,117 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,676, and a weekly pay of around £618. Click the switch button below to see more details about Bookkeeper hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Bookkeepers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Bookkeeper's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £30,493 - £31,786, while Intermediate make £30,592 - £31,885, Senior earn £31,454 - £32,940, Specialist earn £32,456 - £34,344, Expert can reach £32,601 - £34,489 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Bookkeeper £31,388
Intermediate Level Bookkeeper £31,454
Senior Level Bookkeeper £32,359
Specialist Level Bookkeeper £33,715
Expert Level Bookkeeper £33,812
£31,388 0 yr
£31,454 < 2 yrs
£32,359 2-4 yrs
£33,715 5-8 yrs
£33,812 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Bookkeeper?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Bookkeeper are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £34,686 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £32,356, and Manchester pays around £30,786 annually.

London
£34,686
Brighton and Hove
£32,356
Manchester
£30,786
Liverpool
£30,662
Leicester
£30,367
Birmingham
£30,142

Which Job Pays More: Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant or Bookkeeper?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant makes less than a Bookkeeper. A Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant earns an average annual salary of £26,131. And a Bookkeeper earns an average annual salary of £32,117.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant
£21,863
£30,418
Full Charge Bookkeeper
£21,422
£29,805

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