As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Processing Clerk I in the United Kingdom is £27,890, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,790 to £30,490, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,790
50TH(Median)   £27,890
75TH   £30,490
Payroll Processing Clerk I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Processing Clerk I Salary £25,790 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Processing Clerk I Salary £27,890 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Processing Clerk I Salary £30,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Processing Clerk I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Processing Clerk I is about £27,890 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,324, and a weekly pay of around £536. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Processing Clerk I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Payroll Processing Clerk I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,950 - £28,162, while Intermediate make £27,357 - £28,666, Senior earn £27,671 - £29,054, Specialist earn £27,733 - £29,171, Expert can reach £27,827 - £29,248 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Processing Clerk I £27,733
Intermediate Level Payroll Processing Clerk I £28,162
Senior Level Payroll Processing Clerk I £28,550
Specialist Level Payroll Processing Clerk I £28,666
Expert Level Payroll Processing Clerk I £28,744
£27,733 0 yr
£28,162 < 2 yrs
£28,550 2-4 yrs
£28,666 5-8 yrs
£28,744 > 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 Processing Clerk I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Processing Clerk I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,121 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,097, and Manchester pays around £26,734 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Clerk makes less than a Payroll Processing Clerk I. A Payroll Clerk earns an average annual salary of £26,300. And a Payroll Processing Clerk I earns an average annual salary of £27,890.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Clerk
£21,703
£30,430
Payroll Processing Clerk
£20,335
£28,510
Payroll Processing Senior Clerk
£24,815
£37,329
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
£24,824
£37,342
Data Entry and Processing Clerk I
£12,347
£27,857

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