Accountant salary in the UK
The average Accountant salary in the UK is £42,000 per year (£2,813/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £21.54/hr).
≈ £2,309 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.23/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Accountant in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,813 / month after tax
Hourly: £21.54/hr • Daily: £162/day
Market median for an established Accountant in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,519 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £28.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Accountant specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Accountant earning £42,000 takes home £2,813 net per month (or £649/week).
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Live Accountant jobs in the UK
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Management Accountant
£45,000Black Fox Solutions • Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT61 7EF
Cost/Management Accountant
£66,091Oliver Valves • Mobberley, Knutsford, WA16 8DX
Commercial Accountant
£45,278Samworth Brothers Limited • Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1GE
Senior Service Charge Accountant
NegotiableResidential Management Group • Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0DR
Management Accountant
£36,139Ocean Housing • Holmbush, St. Austell, PL25 3SW
Management Accountant – Qualified
£44,883Psychiatry UK • Pencarrow, Camelford, PL32 9PG
Frequently asked questions about Accountant pay in the UK
How much does a Accountant earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Accountant salary in the UK is £42,000 per year (or £21.54 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Accountant roles start around £33,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £54,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Accountant in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Accountant salary of £42,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,813 per month (approx. £649 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Accountant in the UK?
A mid-level Accountant in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £21.54/hr (ranging from £17.23/hr for junior roles to £28.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £162 per day.
Is a Accountant salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,813 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 41% of a Accountant's take-home pay — leaving £1,663 per month in disposable income.
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