Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Chartered and certified accountants Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Chartered and certified accountants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chartered and certified accountants earns £17,741 more per year (62% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChartered and certified accountantsDifference
Median Annual£28,501£46,242-£17,741
Mean Annual£29,325£50,322-£20,997
Monthly£2,375£3,854-£1,479
Weekly£548£889-£341
Hourly£13.70£22.23-£8.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChartered and certified accountants
10th (Entry)£11,229£24,973
25th£21,002£34,220
50th (Median)£28,501£46,242
75th£36,234£63,670
90th (Senior)£47,499£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Chartered and certified accountants?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Chartered and certified accountants earns £46,242 — a difference of £17,741 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Chartered and certified accountants?
The difference is £17,741 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Chartered and certified accountants?
From a salary perspective, Chartered and certified accountants offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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