As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accountant I in Edinburgh, UK is £35,530, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,399 to £40,327, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,399
50TH(Median)   £35,530
75TH   £40,327
Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Accountant I Salary £31,399 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Accountant I Salary £35,530 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Accountant I Salary £40,327 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Accountant I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Accountant I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Accountant I is about £35,530 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,961, and a weekly pay of around £683. Click the switch button below to see more details about Accountant I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Accountant Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Accountant I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,681 - £36,031, while Intermediate make £34,174 - £36,604, Senior earn £35,099 - £37,678, Specialist earn £35,222 - £37,893, Expert can reach £35,407 - £38,036 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Accountant I £35,222
Intermediate Level Accountant I £35,673
Senior Level Accountant I £36,747
Specialist Level Accountant I £36,962
Expert Level Accountant I £37,105
£35,222 0 yr
£35,673 < 2 yrs
£36,747 2-4 yrs
£36,962 5-8 yrs
£37,105 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Accountant I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £37,694 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,161, and Manchester pays around £33,455 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Cost Accountant I or Accountant I?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Cost Accountant I makes more than an Accountant I. An Cost Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £50,888. And an Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £34,902.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant I Edinburgh, UK
£46,503
£55,274
Tax Accountant I Edinburgh, UK
£25,696
£34,654
Financial Reporting Accountant I Edinburgh, UK
£38,960
£50,500
Financial Accountant I Edinburgh, UK
£25,944
£39,891

Accountant I Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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Project Accountant
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Management Accountant
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Application Deadline. 22 November 2024. Department. Finance. Location. Newcastle upon Tyne. Compensation. £36,000 - £40,000 / year. Description. The P...

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