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Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in United Kingdom

The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary is £31,560 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£23,000
Median (p50)
£31,560
Top (p90)
£50,845
Sample size
178,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£23,000
p25£26,802
Median£31,560
p75£40,123
Top (p90)£50,845
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Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary by region

London£36,484
South East£32,665
North East£31,054
East of England£30,777
South West£30,427
West Midlands£30,305
Scotland£30,263
North West£30,257
Yorkshire and The Humber£29,873
East Midlands£29,776

Pay trend

Up 12.7% from 2023 to 2025.

£28,0002023
£30,0002024
£31,5602025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary FAQs

What is the average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in United Kingdom?

The median Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in United Kingdom is £31,560 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £23,000 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £50,845 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £31,560.

Do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £36,484, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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