Sheffield · Entry-level · 2026

£25,500 Accountant (Qualified)
in Sheffield

A entry-level Sheffield accountant (qualified) earning £25,500 takes home £1,823/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £825/month, leaving £998/month after rent — a tight financial position for Sheffield's cost base.

Gross
£25,500
entry-level
Net monthly
£1,823
after tax & NI
After rent
£998
per month
Savings est.
£68
per month
Stretched — rent takes 45% of take-home. Consider a shared house or outer-area flat.

Monthly Budget — Entry-level Accountant (Qualified) in Sheffield

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £25,500/yr
Income tax −£216/mo
National Insurance −£86/mo
Net monthly take-home £1,823/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£825/mo
Council tax −£126/mo
Transport −£65/mo
Groceries & utilities −£399/mo
Estimated monthly savings £68/mo

Tax computed using HMRC 2025/26 rates. Rent = Rightmove Q4 2025 median. Savings estimate deducts a £340 misc. buffer from remaining income.

Accountant (Qualified) Salary Range in Sheffield

This page shows the entry-level salary (£25,500) — 65% of the median (£39,000).

P25 — Lower quartile
£31,000
25% earn less than this
Median — 50th percentile
£39,000
midpoint of all earners
P75 — Upper quartile
£50,000
25% earn more than this

Compare by Experience Level

Entry — £25,500 Mid — £39,000 Senior — £56,500

vs Sheffield City Median

Entry-level Accountant (Qualified)
£25,500
vs
Sheffield all-worker median
£32,900
22% below Sheffield median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £25,500 a good accountant (qualified) salary in Sheffield? +
£25,500 is the entry-level accountant (qualified) salary in Sheffield, representing 65% of the median (£39,000). Net take-home is £1,823/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 45%tight. At 22% below the Sheffield all-worker median of £32,900, cost management is important at this level.
What is the average accountant (qualified) salary in Sheffield? +
The median Sheffield accountant (qualified) salary is £39,000 (ONS 2025). The lower quartile (P25) is £31,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £50,000. Entry-level roles typically start around £25,500, while senior professionals reach £56,500.
How much can a accountant (qualified) in Sheffield save each month? +
On £25,500 in Sheffield, after rent (£825/mo), council tax (£126/mo), transport (£65/mo) and groceries & utilities (£399/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £68/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a accountant (qualified) in Sheffield? +
On £25,500 in Sheffield, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 45%. The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%. To achieve a 33% RTI on a Sheffield 1-bed (£825/mo), you need approximately £29,500 gross annual salary.

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