How much does an accountant make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,804 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,033
- Equals
- $61,110
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $61,120 |
| 14. United Kingdom | $61,110 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $55,810 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,804 a month, £45,650 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £27,850 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £50,850.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $82,520 a year against $61,110 in the United Kingdom, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: £50,330 a year against £45,650 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate