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ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 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 – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Chartered Certified AccountantFinance ManagerAudit SeniorGroup Financial ControllerStrategic Business Leader

Salary compared with other Finance & Accounting certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified AccountantsIntermediate£40K–£80K
CFA Level I – Chartered Financial AnalystBeginner$80K–$120K
CFA Level II – Chartered Financial AnalystIntermediate$100K–$150K
CMA – Certified Management AccountantIntermediate$85K–$130K
CAIA – Chartered Alternative Investment AnalystAdvanced$120K–$180K
CFA Level III – Chartered Financial AnalystAdvanced$130K–$200K
CPA – Certified Public AccountantAdvanced$70K–$130K
FRM – Financial Risk ManagerAdvanced$110K–$160K

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants salary questions

How much do ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants certified professionals earn?

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

Which jobs use ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants?

Common roles include Chartered Certified Accountant, Finance Manager, Audit Senior, Group Financial Controller, Strategic Business Leader.

Will ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 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.