Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 7,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£25,037
Mean
£26,568
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £25,037 |
| Mean | £26,568 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£498
Mean £521
Hourly
£15.13
Mean £16.83
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £498 | £521 |
| Hourly | £15.13 | £16.83 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earn 16% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 68% of Book work full-time (national average)
- 10% are self-employed (national average)
- 95.7% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£25,037
Male
£36,720
Mean annual pay
All employees
£26,568
Male
£38,510
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £25,037 | £36,720 |
| Mean | £26,568 | £38,510 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£29,662
Part-time (median)
£12,821
Full-time (mean)
£31,253
Part-time (mean)
£14,195
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £29,662 | £12,821 |
| Mean | £31,253 | £14,195 |
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