Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Legal secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns £3,522 more per year (14% higher)
vs

Legal secretaries

£24,979
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksLegal secretariesDifference
Median Annual£28,501£24,979+£3,522
Mean Annual£29,325£25,031+£4,294
Monthly£2,375£2,082+£293
Weekly£548£480+£68
Hourly£13.70£12.01+£1.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksLegal secretaries
10th (Entry)£11,229£13,139
25th£21,002£19,380
50th (Median)£28,501£24,979
75th£36,234£28,626
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 Legal secretaries?
A Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Legal secretaries earns £24,979 — a difference of £3,522 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Legal secretaries?
The difference is £3,522 per year. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Legal secretaries?
From a salary perspective, Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks 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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