As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Accountant I in the United Kingdom is £34,892, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,834 to £39,604, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,834
50TH(Median)   £34,892
75TH   £39,604
Staff Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Staff Accountant I Salary £30,834 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Staff Accountant I Salary £34,892 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Staff Accountant I Salary £39,604 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Staff Accountant I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Staff Accountant I is about £34,892 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,908, and a weekly pay of around £671. Click the switch button below to see more details about Staff Accountant I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Staff Accountant Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Staff Accountant I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,075 - £35,384, while Intermediate make £33,560 - £35,947, Senior earn £34,468 - £37,002, Specialist earn £34,589 - £37,213, Expert can reach £34,771 - £37,353 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Staff Accountant I £34,589
Intermediate Level Staff Accountant I £35,033
Senior Level Staff Accountant I £36,088
Specialist Level Staff Accountant I £36,299
Expert Level Staff Accountant I £36,439
£34,589 0 yr
£35,033 < 2 yrs
£36,088 2-4 yrs
£36,299 5-8 yrs
£36,439 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Staff Accountant I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £37,683 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,151, and Manchester pays around £33,446 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Staff Accountant or Staff Accountant I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Staff Accountant makes less than a Staff Accountant I. A Staff Accountant earns an average annual salary of £33,157. And a Staff Accountant I earns an average annual salary of £34,892.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Staff Accountant
£25,975
£39,941
Accountant I
£25,413
£39,075
Staff Accountant II
£31,524
£56,177
Staff Accountant III
£37,525
£56,503

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