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Accountant (Qualified) salary in Edinburgh

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

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Gross salary
£42,000
per year
Take-home
£2,802
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,100
per month
After rent
£1,702
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £42,000 £3,500
Income tax −£6,028 −£502
National Insurance −£2,354 −£196
Net take-home £33,618 £2,802
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,100
Council tax (est.) — −£155
Transport — −£62
After rent — £1,702
Rent-to-income ratio: 39%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Stretched

Salary range in Edinburgh

Middle 50% of Accountant (Qualified) earners

25th percentile
£33,000
Median
£42,000
75th percentile
£54,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Accountant (Qualified) salary in Edinburgh? +
The median Accountant (Qualified) salary in Edinburgh is £42,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £33,000 and £54,000. 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 Edinburgh? +
On a gross salary of £42,000, a Accountant (Qualified) in Edinburgh pays £6,028 in income tax and £2,354 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £2,802.
Can a Accountant (Qualified) afford to live in Edinburgh? +
With take-home pay of £2,802/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,100/mo, a Accountant (Qualified) in Edinburgh has £1,702/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 39% (stretched). After council tax (£155/mo) and transport (£62/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,485/mo.

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