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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
avg per year
Take home pay
£3,683
per month
Avg rent/1 bed
£2,150
per month
After rent
£1,533
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) — −£2,150
Council tax (est.) — −£165
Transport cost — −£185
After rent monies left in pocket — £1,533
Rent-to-income ratio: 58%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
High pressure

Salary range in London

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

MEDIAN£58,000P0P25P50P75P100
25th percentile earns
£44,000
Median earnings
£58,000
75th percentile earns
£78,000

Housing affordability

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

42High pressure58% RTIRent-to-Income
Affordability score
Monthly breakdown
Take-home£3,683
Rent (1-bed)−£2,150
Council tax−£165
Transport−£185
Disposable£1,183
💡 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 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 £44,000.
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 £2,150/mo, a Accountant (Qualified) in London has £1,533/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 58% (high pressure). After council tax (£165/mo) and transport (£185/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,183/mo.

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