As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Clerk III in the United Kingdom is £37,261, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,136 to £41,165, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,136
50TH(Median)   £37,261
75TH   £41,165
Payroll Clerk III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Clerk III Salary £34,136 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Clerk III Salary £37,261 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Clerk III Salary £41,165 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Payroll Clerk III Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Clerk III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Clerk III is about £37,261 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,105, and a weekly pay of around £717. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Clerk III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Payroll Clerk IIIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Payroll Clerk III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,556 - £36,468, while Intermediate make £34,836 - £36,701, Senior earn £36,095 - £37,960, Specialist earn £37,261 - £39,475, Expert can reach £37,960 - £40,291 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Clerk III £35,862
Intermediate Level Payroll Clerk III £36,095
Senior Level Payroll Clerk III £37,261
Specialist Level Payroll Clerk III £38,718
Expert Level Payroll Clerk III £39,475
£35,862 0 yr
£36,095 < 2 yrs
£37,261 2-4 yrs
£38,718 5-8 yrs
£39,475 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Clerk III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Clerk III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,242 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,538, and Manchester pays around £35,717 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Payroll Clerk or Payroll Clerk III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Clerk makes less than a Payroll Clerk III. A Payroll Clerk earns an average annual salary of £26,300. And a Payroll Clerk III earns an average annual salary of £37,261.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Clerk
£21,703
£30,430
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
£24,824
£37,342
Entry Payroll Clerk
£20,418
£28,627
Payroll Processing Clerk
£20,335
£28,510
Senior Payroll Clerk
£24,593
£36,995

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