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Accountant (Qualified) salary in Birmingham

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£40,000
per year
Take-home
£2,693
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£850
per month
After rent
£1,843
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £40,000 £3,333
Income tax −£5,486 −£457
National Insurance −£2,194 −£183
Net take-home £32,320 £2,693
Rent (1-bed median) — −£850
Council tax (est.) — −£118
Transport — −£65
After rent — £1,843
Rent-to-income ratio: 32%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Birmingham

Middle 50% of Accountant (Qualified) earners

25th percentile
£31,000
Median
£40,000
75th percentile
£52,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Accountant (Qualified) salary in Birmingham? +
The median Accountant (Qualified) salary in Birmingham is £40,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £31,000 and £52,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £41,500.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Accountant (Qualified) in Birmingham? +
On a gross salary of £40,000, a Accountant (Qualified) in Birmingham pays £5,486 in income tax and £2,194 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £2,693.
Can a Accountant (Qualified) afford to live in Birmingham? +
With take-home pay of £2,693/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £850/mo, a Accountant (Qualified) in Birmingham has £1,843/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 32% (comfortable). After council tax (£118/mo) and transport (£65/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,660/mo.

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