Financial and accounting technicians vs Legal Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Financial and accounting technicians and Legal Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Financial and accounting technicians earns £2,990 more per year (6% higher)
vs

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricFinancial and accounting techniciansLegal ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£50,536£47,546+£2,990
Mean Annual£55,634£61,797-£6,163
Monthly£4,211£3,962+£249
Weekly£972£914+£58
Hourly£24.30£22.86+£1.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFinancial and accounting techniciansLegal Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,425£24,420
25th£34,830£31,058
50th (Median)£50,536£47,546
75th£72,384£70,015
90th (Senior)£0£109,531
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Financial and accounting technicians or a Legal Professionals?
A Financial and accounting technicians earns more. The median salary for a Financial and accounting technicians is £50,536, whilst a Legal Professionals earns £47,546 — a difference of £2,990 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Financial and accounting technicians and a Legal Professionals?
The difference is £2,990 per year. Financial and accounting technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Financial and accounting technicians or a Legal Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Financial and accounting technicians 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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