As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accountant II in the United Kingdom is £46,200, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,672 to £51,393, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £41,672
50TH(Median)   £46,200
75TH   £51,393
Cost Accountant II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accountant II Salary £41,672 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accountant II Salary £46,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accountant II Salary £51,393 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Accountant II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Accountant II is about £46,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,850, and a weekly pay of around £888. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Accountant II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Cost Accountant II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,888 - £45,524, while Intermediate make £43,091 - £45,727, Senior earn £44,848 - £47,518, Specialist earn £46,743 - £49,765, Expert can reach £46,975 - £49,998 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Accountant II £44,713
Intermediate Level Cost Accountant II £44,848
Senior Level Cost Accountant II £46,588
Specialist Level Cost Accountant II £48,758
Expert Level Cost Accountant II £48,913
£44,713 0 yr
£44,848 < 2 yrs
£46,588 2-4 yrs
£48,758 5-8 yrs
£48,913 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cost Accountant II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £49,896 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £46,543, and Manchester pays around £44,285 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant III makes more than a Cost Accountant II. A Cost Accountant III earns an average annual salary of £64,675. And a Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of £46,200.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant III
£57,727
£71,604
Cost Accountant IV
£65,621
£83,135
Cost Accountant I
£45,681
£54,296
Cost Accountant, Junior
£45,880
£54,533

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