How Much Does a Senior Accountant Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Accountant in the United Kingdom is $68,512, with an hourly rate of $33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $60,685 to $79,087, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $60,685

50TH(Median) $68,512

75TH $79,087

Senior Accountant Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Accountant Salary	$60,685	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Accountant Salary	$68,512	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Accountant Salary	$79,087	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Accountant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$60,685

Average $68,512/year

$79,087

$5,057

Average $5,709/month

$6,591

$1,167

Average $1,318/week

$1,521

$29

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,087	$6,591	$1,521	$38
Average	$68,512	$5,709	$1,318	$33
25th Percentile	$60,685	$5,057	$1,167	$29

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Accountant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Accountant is about $68,512 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $33, a monthly salary of about $5,709, and a weekly pay of around $1,318. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Accountant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Accountants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Accountant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $61,736 - $66,526, while Intermediate make $62,437 - $67,110, Senior earn $63,722 - $68,279, Specialist earn $67,928 - $73,721, Expert can reach $70,406 - $76,719 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Accountant	$65,007
Intermediate Level Senior Accountant	$65,592
Senior Level Senior Accountant	$66,760
Specialist Level Senior Accountant	$71,669
Expert Level Senior Accountant	$74,510

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Accountant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Accountant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $73,993 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $69,021, and Manchester pays around $65,673 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Accountant III or Senior Accountant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Accountant III makes less than a Senior Accountant. A Accountant III earns an average annual salary of $64,461. And a Senior Accountant earns an average annual salary of $68,512.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Accountant III	$51,599 $77,693
General Accountant, Senior	$51,744 $77,912
Senior Cost Accountant	$79,865 $99,068
Tax Accountant - Senior	$58,725 $78,614

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