Accounting & Audit Salary in London
Entry Salary
£34,320 Peak Salary
£211,200 Growth
+515% Lifetime (25yr)
£3.1m Salary Trajectory
| Stage | Years Exp | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Accountant | 0+ | £29,040 | £34,320 | £39,600 | £44,880 |
| Qualified Accountant | 3+ | £46,200 | £55,440 | £66,000 | £76,560 |
| Senior Accountant / Audit Manager | 6+ | £63,360 | £76,560 | £89,760 | £102,960 |
| Financial Controller | 10+ | £79,200 | £99,000 | £118,800 | £145,200 |
| Finance Director | 15+ | £112,200 | £145,200 | £184,800 | £237,600 |
| CFO | 20+ | £158,400 | £211,200 | £290,400 | £396,000 |
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How London Compares
Mid-career Accounting & Audit median salary by region
London £99,000 South East £79,500 Scotland £78,750 East of England £76,500 South West £74,250 North West £74,250 West Midlands £73,500 Northern Ireland £73,500 Yorkshire and The Humber £71,250 Wales £71,250 East Midlands £70,500 North East £68,250
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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.