Average Financial and accounting technicians Salary in Barnsley
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Barnsley compares
For financial and accounting technicianss based in the Yorkshire and The Humber, 2025 brought a median salary of £63,056. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £53,265 — making this 18.4% above the norm. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £63,056 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £69,675. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Barnsley is £29,339, so financial and accounting technicianss sit 114.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £63,056 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,675 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial and accounting technicians salary in Barnsley?
The median financial and accounting technicians salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Barnsley) is £63,056 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does financial and accounting technicians pay in Barnsley compare to the UK average?
Financial and accounting technicians in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 18.4% above the national median of £53,265. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is financial and accounting technicians a well-paid job in Barnsley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barnsley is £29,339. Financial and accounting technicians in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £63,056, which is 114.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial and accounting technicianss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barnsley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.