As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Key Account Executive in the United Kingdom is £43,680, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,704 to £53,093, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,704
50TH(Median)   £43,680
75TH   £53,093
Key Account Executive Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Key Account Executive Salary £38,704 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Key Account Executive Salary £43,680 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Key Account Executive Salary £53,093 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Key Account Executive Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Key Account Executive salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Key Account Executive is about £43,680 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,640, and a weekly pay of around £840. Click the switch button below to see more details about Key Account Executive hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Key Account Executives Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Key Account Executive's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,372 - £42,417, while Intermediate make £39,818 - £42,789, Senior earn £42,195 - £46,069, Specialist earn £44,664 - £50,143, Expert can reach £45,366 - £50,986 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Key Account Executive £41,452
Intermediate Level Key Account Executive £41,823
Senior Level Key Account Executive £44,383
Specialist Level Key Account Executive £48,316
Expert Level Key Account Executive £49,019
£41,452 0 yr
£41,823 < 2 yrs
£44,383 2-4 yrs
£48,316 5-8 yrs
£49,019 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 11%
Expert Level 12%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Key Account Executive?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Key Account Executive are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £47,175 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £44,005, and Manchester pays around £41,870 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Key Account Manager or Key Account Executive?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Key Account Manager makes more than a Key Account Executive. A Key Account Manager earns an average annual salary of £62,192. And a Key Account Executive earns an average annual salary of £43,680.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Key Account Manager
£52,130
£73,393
Key National Account Manager
£79,852
£108,095
Account Executive
£48,549
£68,352
Sales Account Executive
£48,629
£68,465
Account Executive, Sr.
£74,137
£92,796

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