Average Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
A book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks working in the East could expect a median salary of £26,802 in 2025 — 3.4% below the national figure of £27,743. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £26,802 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £27,546. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss sit 5.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £26,802 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,546 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in Norwich?
The median book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £26,802 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the East earn 3.4% below the national median of £27,743. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks in the East earn £26,802, which is 5.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerkss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.