Chartered and certified accountants vs Legal Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Chartered and certified accountants and Legal Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chartered and certified accountants earns £13,243 more per year (40% higher)
vs

Legal Associate Professionals

£32,999
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsLegal Associate ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£46,242£32,999+£13,243
Mean Annual£50,322£41,201+£9,121
Monthly£3,854£2,750+£1,104
Weekly£889£635+£254
Hourly£22.23£15.86+£6.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsLegal Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,973£22,223
25th£34,220£26,001
50th (Median)£46,242£32,999
75th£63,670£45,141
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Legal Associate Professionals?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Legal Associate Professionals earns £32,999 — a difference of £13,243 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Legal Associate Professionals?
The difference is £13,243 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Legal Associate Professionals?
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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