Chartered and certified accountants vs Social workers Salary

How do Chartered and certified accountants and Social workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chartered and certified accountants earns £3,533 more per year (8% higher)

Chartered and certified accountants

£46,242
per year (gross)
Take-home: £36,814
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,270

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£46,242£42,709+£3,533
Mean Annual£50,322£41,994+£8,328
Take-Home (Net)£36,814£34,270+£2,544
Monthly (Gross)£3,854£3,559+£295
Weekly (Gross)£889£821+£68
Hourly£22.23£20.53+£1.70

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsSocial workers
10th (Entry)£24,973£25,798
25th£34,220£36,474
50th (Median)£46,242£42,709
75th£63,670£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Social workers?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £3,533 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Social workers?
The difference is £3,533 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Chartered and certified accountants takes home approximately £36,814 per year, whilst a Social workers takes home £34,270. The net difference is £2,544.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Social workers?
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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