Chartered and certified accountants vs Legal secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Chartered and certified accountants earns £21,263 more per year (85% higher)
vs

Legal secretaries

£24,979
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsLegal secretariesDifference
Median Annual£46,242£24,979+£21,263
Mean Annual£50,322£25,031+£25,291
Monthly£3,854£2,082+£1,772
Weekly£889£480+£409
Hourly£22.23£12.01+£10.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsLegal secretaries
10th (Entry)£24,973£13,139
25th£34,220£19,380
50th (Median)£46,242£24,979
75th£63,670£28,626
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Legal secretaries?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Legal secretaries earns £24,979 — a difference of £21,263 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Legal secretaries?
The difference is £21,263 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Legal secretaries?
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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