Salary guide · GB

Accountant salary in London: can you afford rent?

A Accountant in London typically earns £28,000–£75,000/year, with a median around £45,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is £2,100/month.

Affordability verdict

Risky

At a typical Accountant salary of £45,000/year, spending on median London rent (£2,100/mo) would take up 56% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.

Accountant salary range in London

£28,000

Entry level

lower quartile

£45,000

Typical

median estimate

£75,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensure tax compliance, and advise on financial strategy. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for London.

How much rent can a Accountant afford?

25% of income (comfortable)£938/mo

30% of income (standard)£1,125/mo

35% of income (stretch)£1,313/mo

Median London rent£2,100/mo

Rent landscape in London

£1,500

Budget

cheapest 10%

£2,100

Median

most common