As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accountant III in Manchester, UK is £50,110, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £46,641 to £53,830, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £46,641
50TH(Median)   £50,110
75TH   £53,830
Cost Accountant III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accountant III Salary £46,641 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accountant III Salary £50,110 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accountant III Salary £53,830 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

Unlock Intelligence on Your Competitors' Salaries Across 35 Countries

Real-time global intelligence that empowers you to make competitive pay decisions and align offers with global trends.

SalaryIQTM

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Accountant III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Accountant III is about £50,110 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,176, and a weekly pay of around £964. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Accountant III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Cost Accountant III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £47,107 - £49,230, while Intermediate make £47,418 - £49,489, Senior earn £47,987 - £50,007, Specialist earn £49,851 - £51,942, Expert can reach £50,776 - £52,997 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Accountant III £48,557
Intermediate Level Cost Accountant III £48,816
Senior Level Cost Accountant III £49,333
Specialist Level Cost Accountant III £51,221
Expert Level Cost Accountant III £52,220
£48,557 0 yr
£48,816 < 2 yrs
£49,333 2-4 yrs
£51,221 5-8 yrs
£52,220 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 4%
View as Table
View as Graph
Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cost Accountant III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,459 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,665, and Manchester pays around £50,110 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant II makes more than a Cost Accountant III. A Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of £52,685. And a Cost Accountant III earns an average annual salary of £52,277.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant II Manchester, UK
£46,648
£58,705
Cost Accountant IV Manchester, UK
£62,901
£79,689
Cost Accountant I Manchester, UK
£43,787
£52,046
Cost Accountant, Junior Manchester, UK
£43,978
£52,272

Cost Accountant III Job Openings in Manchester, UK

Accountant
Change Recruitment
Edinburgh, ENG

Change are supporting our global client in the recruitment of a general ledger accountant. Covering a range of duties, the role will play a key part i...

Accountant
Old Mill
Exeter, ENG

Join our Rural Team in Exeter, where you'll be supporting a diverse range of rural clients with their financial needs. As a Part-Qualified AAT account...

Target Cost Estimator (VN3943)
Eurovia UK
Milton Keynes, ENG

Ringway is a market leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network. We t...

Cost Management Specialist
AJW Group
Brighton, South East England

We are seeking a proactive Cost Management Specialist to join our dynamic team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to Head of Strategic Sourc...

Company Accountant
Warner Consultancy Ltd
Stone, ENG

Company Accountant. Salary - up to £60,000 - Depending on experience and qualification level. Additional Benefits – Company Bonus Scheme, Private Medi...

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst