Chartered and certified accountants vs Finance and investment analysts and advisers: Salary Compared
A Finance and investment analysts and advisers earns more — a median £50,330 vs £50,062 for a Chartered and certified accountants. That is £268 more per year (1%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Finance and investment analysts and advisers is paid more than a Chartered and certified accountants: median gross pay of £50,330 versus £50,062 — a £268 (1%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Chartered and certified accountants | Finance and investment analysts and advisers |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £29,557 | £28,442 |
| 25th percentile | £38,696 | £36,872 |
| Median | £50,062 | £50,330 |
| 75th percentile | £68,056 | £70,665 |
| 90th percentile | — | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Chartered and certified accountants = 2421; Finance and investment analysts and advisers = 2422.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in London, where a Finance and investment analysts and advisers earns a median £64,672 versus £62,595 for a Chartered and certified accountants — a £2,077 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Chartered and certified accountants or a Finance and investment analysts and advisers earn more in the UK?
- A Finance and investment analysts and advisers earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £50,330 for a Finance and investment analysts and advisers versus £50,062 for a Chartered and certified accountants — a difference of £268 (1% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Chartered and certified accountants?
- Most Chartered and certified accountants earn between £38,696–£68,056 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £50,062. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- What is the typical salary range for a Finance and investment analysts and advisers?
- Most Finance and investment analysts and advisers earn between £36,872–£70,665 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £50,330. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
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Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.