As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Associate I in Edinburgh, UK is £28,351, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,193 to £30,957, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,193
50TH(Median)   £28,351
75TH   £30,957
Payroll Associate I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary £26,193 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary £28,351 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary £30,957 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 £28,351 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,363, and a weekly pay of around £545. 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 £27,385 - £28,624, while Intermediate make £27,804 - £29,129, Senior earn £28,126 - £29,518, Specialist earn £28,190 - £29,635, Expert can reach £28,287 - £29,713 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Associate I £28,190
Intermediate Level Payroll Associate I £28,624
Senior Level Payroll Associate I £29,013
Specialist Level Payroll Associate I £29,129
Expert Level Payroll Associate I £29,207
£28,190 0 yr
£28,624 < 2 yrs
£29,013 2-4 yrs
£29,129 5-8 yrs
£29,207 > 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 £26,774. And a Payroll Associate I earns an average annual salary of £27,850.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Clerk Edinburgh, UK
£22,094
£30,977
Payroll Associate II Edinburgh, UK
£25,203
£37,913
Payroll Administrator II Edinburgh, UK
£28,676
£45,741
Payroll Clerk, Sr. Edinburgh, UK
£25,271
£38,014

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