Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Sales administrators Salary (2025)

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

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns £553 more per year (2% higher)
vs

Sales administrators

£27,948
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksSales administratorsDifference
Median Annual£28,501£27,948+£553
Mean Annual£29,325£27,843+£1,482
Monthly£2,375£2,329+£46
Weekly£548£537+£11
Hourly£13.70£13.44+£0.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksSales administrators
10th (Entry)£11,229£14,407
25th£21,002£24,191
50th (Median)£28,501£27,948
75th£36,234£32,988
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 Sales administrators?
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 Sales administrators earns £27,948 — a difference of £553 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Sales administrators?
The difference is £553 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 Sales administrators?
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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