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Accountant (Qualified) salary in London

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

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Gross salary
£58,000
per year
Take-home
£3,683
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£2,050
per month
After rent
£1,633
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £58,000 £4,833
Income tax −£10,632 −£886
National Insurance −£3,171 −£264
Net take-home £44,197 £3,683
Rent (1-bed median) — −£2,050
Council tax (est.) — −£165
Transport — −£185
After rent — £1,633
Rent-to-income ratio: 56%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
High pressure

Salary range in London

Middle 50% of Accountant (Qualified) earners

25th percentile
£44,000
Median
£58,000
75th percentile
£78,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Accountant (Qualified) salary in London? +
The median Accountant (Qualified) salary in London is £58,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £44,000 and £78,000. 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 London? +
On a gross salary of £58,000, a Accountant (Qualified) in London pays £10,632 in income tax and £3,171 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,683.
Can a Accountant (Qualified) afford to live in London? +
With take-home pay of £3,683/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £2,050/mo, a Accountant (Qualified) in London has £1,633/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 56% (high pressure). After council tax (£165/mo) and transport (£185/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,283/mo.

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