Deep dive: accountant salary in the UK 2026 — what to expect at every level

Accountant Salary in the UK — What to Expect

According to our platform, the average UK accountant salary is £35,220, with a range of £14,000 to £65,000. For comparison, the average salary in the North East is £48,858, while in the West Midlands it's £48,594.

UK Accountant Salaries by Level

Breaking down the data, we see that junior accountants earn an average of £19,000, while senior accountants reach £43,438. Director-level accountants average £41,333, and those in mid-level roles earn £29,482.

We also see a notable difference in average salaries between male and female accountants — £36,813 for men and £30,334 for women.

Average Salaries Across Professions in the UK

For context, here are some average salaries across other professions in the UK: doctors earn £96,188, nurses £33,828, pharmacists £45,587, and dentists £78,563.

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Lastly, take a look at our gender pay gap data to see how the UK's professions compare.