Credit controllers vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

How do Credit controllers and Records clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Credit controllers earns £1,686 more per year (6% higher)

Credit controllers

£28,428
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCredit controllersRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£28,428£26,742+£1,686
Mean Annual£29,471£27,332+£2,139
Monthly£2,369£2,229+£140
Weekly£547£514+£33
Hourly£13.67£12.86+£0.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCredit controllersRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£16,896£14,767
25th£24,514£21,436
50th (Median)£28,428£26,742
75th£34,653£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Credit controllers or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Credit controllers earns more. The median salary for a Credit controllers is £28,428, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £1,686 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Credit controllers and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £1,686 per year. Credit controllers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Credit controllers or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, Credit controllers 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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