UK Salary Guide · ONS ASHE 2025

Accountant (Qualified) salary
in the UK

Real take-home pay, rent costs and disposable income for Accountant (Qualified)s across 12 UK cities. 2025/26 tax year.

UK Median
£41,500
per year
Highest city
£58,000
London
Lowest city
£36,000
Cardiff
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Accountant (Qualified) salary by city

12 cities · sorted highest to lowest

City Gross salary Take-home
London £58,000 £3,683/mo View →
Bristol £43,000 £2,873/mo View →
Manchester £42,000 £2,813/mo View →
Leeds £42,000 £2,813/mo View →
Edinburgh £42,000 £2,802/mo View →
Aberdeen £42,000 £2,802/mo View →
Birmingham £40,000 £2,693/mo View →
Glasgow £40,000 £2,683/mo View →
Sheffield £39,000 £2,633/mo View →
Newcastle £38,535 £2,605/mo View →
Nottingham £38,000 £2,573/mo View →
Cardiff £36,000 £2,453/mo View →

UK salary range

Middle 50% of Accountant (Qualified) earners · London reference

25th percentile
£44,000
Median (UK)
£41,500
75th percentile
£78,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Accountant (Qualified) salary in the UK? +
The UK median Accountant (Qualified) salary across 12 cities is £41,500 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £44,000 and £78,000. Salaries vary significantly by city — from £36,000 in Cardiff to £58,000 in London.
Which UK city pays Accountant (Qualified)s the most? +
London offers the highest median Accountant (Qualified) salary at £58,000 per year — £16,500 above the UK median. Cardiff is at the lower end with £36,000. See the full city breakdown in the table above.
What is the take-home pay for a Accountant (Qualified) in London? +
A Accountant (Qualified) in London earns a median £58,000 per year. After income tax and National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), that works out to approximately £3,683 per month take-home. See the full London breakdown →