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Accountant (Qualified) salary in Brighton

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

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Gross salary
£46,000
avg per year
Take home pay
£3,053
per month
Avg rent/1 bed
£1,400
per month
After rent
£1,653
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £46,000 £3,833
Income tax −£6,686 −£557
National Insurance −£2,674 −£223
Net take-home £36,640 £3,053
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,400
Council tax (est.) — −£155
Transport cost — −£80
After rent monies left in pocket — £1,653
Rent-to-income ratio: 46%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
High pressure

Salary range in Brighton

Salary distribution of Accountant (Qualified) earners · ONS ASHE 2025

MEDIAN£46,000P0P25P50P75P100
25th percentile earns
£37,000
Median earnings
£46,000
75th percentile earns
£58,000

Housing affordability

Rent-to-income analysis · Accountant (Qualified) in Brighton

54High pressure46% RTIRent-to-Income
Affordability score
Monthly breakdown
Take-home£3,053
Rent (1-bed)−£1,400
Council tax−£155
Transport−£80
Disposable£1,418
💡 Aim for rent ≤ 30% of gross income
Rent-to-Income (RTI) scale
0% = no rent · 100% = all income on rent
04070100
Comfortable
Moderate
High Risk
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Accountant (Qualified) salary in Brighton? +
The median Accountant (Qualified) salary in Brighton is £46,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £37,000 and £58,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £44,000.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Accountant (Qualified) in Brighton? +
On a gross salary of £46,000, a Accountant (Qualified) in Brighton pays £6,686 in income tax and £2,674 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,053.
Can a Accountant (Qualified) afford to live in Brighton? +
With take-home pay of £3,053/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,400/mo, a Accountant (Qualified) in Brighton has £1,653/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 46% (high pressure). After council tax (£155/mo) and transport (£80/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,418/mo.

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