As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accountant I in Birmingham, UK is £33,161, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,946 to £34,463, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £29,946
50TH(Median)   £33,161
75TH   £34,463
Cost Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary £29,946 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary £33,161 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary £34,463 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Accountant I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Accountant I is about £33,161 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,763, and a weekly pay of around £638. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Accountant I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Cost Accountant I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,721 - £33,297, while Intermediate make £32,105 - £33,452, Senior earn £32,825 - £33,744, Specialist earn £32,921 - £33,802, Expert can reach £33,065 - £33,841 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Accountant I £32,921
Intermediate Level Cost Accountant I £33,200
Senior Level Cost Accountant I £33,491
Specialist Level Cost Accountant I £33,550
Expert Level Cost Accountant I £33,588
£32,921 0 yr
£33,200 < 2 yrs
£33,491 2-4 yrs
£33,550 5-8 yrs
£33,588 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cost Accountant I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,161 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,597, and Manchester pays around £33,869 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant II makes more than a Cost Accountant I. A Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of £51,583. And a Cost Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £35,334.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant II Birmingham, UK
£45,672
£57,477
Cost Accountant III Birmingham, UK
£54,177
£67,200
Cost Accountant IV Birmingham, UK
£61,585
£78,022
Entry Cost Accountant Birmingham, UK
£42,757
£50,821

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