Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
If you're a book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the London, the typical salary in 2025 was £33,217. That's 19.7% above what book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss earn nationally (£27,743). The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £33,217 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,537. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss take home 50.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £33,217 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,537 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in City of London?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £33,217 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the London earn 19.7% above the national median of £27,743. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the London earn £33,217, which is 50.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.