As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accounting Manager in the United Kingdom is £67,551, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £58,260 to £78,095, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £58,260
50TH(Median)   £67,551
75TH   £78,095
Cost Accounting Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary £58,260 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary £67,551 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary £78,095 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Cost Accounting Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Accounting Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Accounting Manager is about £67,551 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,629, and a weekly pay of around £1,299. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Accounting Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Cost Accounting Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Cost Accounting Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £60,340 - £65,887, while Intermediate make £60,756 - £66,164, Senior earn £61,865 - £67,274, Specialist earn £62,975 - £68,338, Expert can reach £65,194 - £70,698 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Accounting Manager £64,084
Intermediate Level Cost Accounting Manager £64,500
Senior Level Cost Accounting Manager £65,471
Specialist Level Cost Accounting Manager £66,580
Expert Level Cost Accounting Manager £68,653
£64,084 0 yr
£64,500 < 2 yrs
£65,471 2-4 yrs
£66,580 5-8 yrs
£68,653 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Cost Accounting Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cost Accounting Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £72,955 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,053, and Manchester pays around £64,751 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Cost Accountant II or Cost Accounting Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant II makes less than a Cost Accounting Manager. A Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of £54,964. And a Cost Accounting Manager earns an average annual salary of £67,551.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Cost Accountant II
£48,665
£61,244
Cost Accountant III
£57,727
£71,604
Cost Accountant I
£45,681
£54,296
Cost Accountant IV
£65,621
£83,135
Accounting Manager
£52,995
£85,129

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