As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Associate I in Cambridge, UK is £29,159, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,939 to £31,839, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,939
50TH(Median)   £29,159
75TH   £31,839
Payroll Associate I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary £26,939 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary £29,159 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary £31,839 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 £29,159 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,430, and a weekly pay of around £561. 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 £28,165 - £29,439, while Intermediate make £28,596 - £29,959, Senior earn £28,927 - £30,359, Specialist earn £28,993 - £30,479, Expert can reach £29,093 - £30,559 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Associate I £28,993
Intermediate Level Payroll Associate I £29,439
Senior Level Payroll Associate I £29,839
Specialist Level Payroll Associate I £29,959
Expert Level Payroll Associate I £30,039
£28,993 0 yr
£29,439 < 2 yrs
£29,839 2-4 yrs
£29,959 5-8 yrs
£30,039 > 8 yrs
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 £27,537. And a Payroll Associate I earns an average annual salary of £27,850.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Clerk Cambridge, UK
£22,723
£31,860
Payroll Associate II Cambridge, UK
£25,921
£38,993
Payroll Administrator II Cambridge, UK
£29,493
£47,044
Payroll Clerk, Sr. Cambridge, UK
£25,991
£39,097

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