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.

Global Market Data
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

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
£27,692 0 yr
£28,117 < 2 yrs
£28,500 2-4 yrs
£28,614 5-8 yrs
£28,691 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Skills to Boost a Payroll Associate I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Payroll Associate I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong HRIS skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Workday can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
HRIS
HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.
Workday
A cloud-based human resource management software system that unifies a wide range of HR functionality into a single system.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Payroll Associate I field include Customer Service (6%), HRIS (2%), and Workday (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £29,521
Customer Service
£29,521
6%
HRIS £28,407
HRIS
£28,407
2%
Workday £28,129
Workday
£28,129
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
HRIS
7.04%
Workday
5.21%

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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