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ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant

ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay£40K–£80KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant

Chartered Certified AccountantFinance ManagerAudit SeniorGroup Financial ControllerFinancial Analyst

Salary compared with other Accounting certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
ACCA – Chartered Certified AccountantIntermediate£40K–£80K
CMA – Certified Management Accountant (Accounting Track)Intermediate$85K–$130K
CIA – Certified Internal AuditorAdvanced$75K–$120K
CIMA – Chartered Management AccountantAdvanced£50K–£90K
CPA – Certified Public Accountant (Accounting Track)Advanced$70K–$130K

ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant salary questions

How much do ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant holders is commonly in the £40K–£80K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant?

Common roles include Chartered Certified Accountant, Finance Manager, Audit Senior, Group Financial Controller, Financial Analyst.

Will ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.