Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the UK is £27,743 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £28,200, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £16.35.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £25,187 in East Midlands to £33,217 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£27,743
Annual
UK Mean
£28,200
Annual
Hourly Rate
£16.35
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £33,217 | £34,124 | £28,537 |
| North East | £28,245 | £28,871 | £31,349 |
| West Midlands | £27,848 | £28,323 | £30,435 |
| Scotland | £27,451 | £29,207 | £29,741 |
| South East | £27,031 | £27,815 | £26,193 |
| North West | £26,923 | £29,411 | £29,521 |
| East | £26,802 | £26,519 | £27,546 |
| South West | £26,234 | £25,854 | £27,299 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £25,692 | £25,366 | £28,389 |
| East Midlands | £25,187 | £24,163 | £27,437 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the UK?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the UK is £27,743 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £28,200, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks the most?
London pays the highest book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salaries with a median of £33,217.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay vary by region?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salaries range from £25,187 in East Midlands to £33,217 in London.
Are book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
The median hourly rate for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the UK is £16.35 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.