How Much Does a Payroll Associate I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Associate I in the United Kingdom is £27,850, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,730 to £30,410, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £25,730

50TH(Median) £27,850

75TH £30,410

Payroll Associate I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary	£25,730	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary	£27,850	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary	£30,410	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Payroll Associate I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£25,730

Average £27,850/year

£30,410

£2,144

Average £2,321/month

£2,534

£495

Average £536/week

£585

£12

Average £13/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£30,410	£2,534	£585	£15
Average	£27,850	£2,321	£536	£13
25th Percentile	£25,730	£2,144	£495	£12

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Associate I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Associate I is about £27,850 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,321, and a weekly pay of around £536. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Associate I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Payroll Associate Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Payroll Associate I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,901 - £28,117, while Intermediate make £27,312 - £28,614, Senior earn £27,629 - £28,996, Specialist earn £27,692 - £29,111, Expert can reach £27,787 - £29,187 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Payroll Associate I	£27,692
Intermediate Level Payroll Associate I	£28,117
Senior Level Payroll Associate I	£28,500
Specialist Level Payroll Associate I	£28,614
Expert Level Payroll Associate I	£28,691

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Associate I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Associate I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,078 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,057, and Manchester pays around £26,696 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Payroll Clerk or Payroll Associate I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Clerk makes less than a Payroll Associate I. A Payroll Clerk earns an average annual salary of £26,300. And a Payroll Associate I earns an average annual salary of £27,850.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Clerk	£21,703 £30,430
Payroll Associate II	£24,758 £37,242
Payroll Administrator II	£28,169 £44,932
Payroll Clerk, Sr.	£24,824 £37,342

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