Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Chief Executives and Senior Officials Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Chief Executives and Senior Officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £55,076 more per year (193% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChief Executives and Senior OfficialsDifference
Median Annual£28,501£83,577-£55,076
Mean Annual£29,325£109,171-£79,846
Monthly£2,375£6,965-£4,590
Weekly£548£1,607-£1,059
Hourly£13.70£40.18-£26.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChief Executives and Senior Officials
10th (Entry)£11,229£17,966
25th£21,002£44,238
50th (Median)£28,501£83,577
75th£36,234£126,985
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 Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
A Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £83,577 — a difference of £55,076 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
The difference is £55,076 per year. Chief Executives and Senior Officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
From a salary perspective, Chief Executives and Senior Officials 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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