Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the UK is £27,743 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). Pay in this occupation ranges from around £10,000 at the 10th percentile (typically entry-level or part-time roles) to £45,998 at the 90th percentile (senior or specialist roles). There are approximately 272,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
UK Salary Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | £10,000 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £19,148 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £27,743 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £35,464 | Experienced |
| 90th | £45,998 | Senior / highest decile |
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| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| London | £33,217 | +19.7% |
| North East | £28,245 | +1.8% |
| West Midlands | £27,848 | +0.4% |
| Scotland | £27,451 | -1.1% |
| South East | £27,031 | -2.6% |
| North West | £26,923 | -3.0% |
| East | £26,802 | -3.4% |
| South West | £26,234 | -5.4% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £25,692 | -7.4% |
| East Midlands | £25,187 | -9.2% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the UK?
The UK median is £27,743 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £28,200.
How much do the highest-paid book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earn?
The 90th percentile earns around £45,998 a year, while the 10th percentile is around £10,000 — typically the difference between senior specialist roles and entry-level or part-time positions.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-09-02