As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accountant I in Manchester, UK is £33,869, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,585 to £35,199, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,585
50TH(Median)   £33,869
75TH   £35,199
Cost Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary £30,585 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary £33,869 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary £35,199 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 £33,869 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,822, and a weekly pay of around £651. 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 £32,399 - £34,008, while Intermediate make £32,791 - £34,167, Senior earn £33,526 - £34,465, Specialist earn £33,624 - £34,524, Expert can reach £33,771 - £34,564 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Accountant I £33,624
Intermediate Level Cost Accountant I £33,909
Senior Level Cost Accountant I £34,207
Specialist Level Cost Accountant I £34,266
Expert Level Cost Accountant I £34,306
£33,624 0 yr
£33,909 < 2 yrs
£34,207 2-4 yrs
£34,266 5-8 yrs
£34,306 > 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 £52,685. And a Cost Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £35,334.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant II Manchester, UK
£46,648
£58,705
Cost Accountant III Manchester, UK
£55,334
£68,636
Cost Accountant IV Manchester, UK
£62,901
£79,689
Entry Cost Accountant Manchester, UK
£43,670
£51,907

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