SOC 2423 Business, media and public service professionals

Taxation experts Salary

Median salary £46,280 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £46,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For taxation experts, £49,850 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +28% versus the national average.

About this role

Taxation experts advise individuals, businesses and organisations on tax planning, compliance and strategy. They prepare tax returns, optimise tax positions, handle HMRC enquiries and ensure compliance with complex and evolving UK and international tax legislation.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax returns
Advising on tax planning strategies and structures
Ensuring compliance with UK tax legislation (corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, capital gains)
Handling HMRC enquiries, disputes and negotiations
Advising on international tax and cross-border transactions

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires professional tax qualifications — ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians) for technician level, CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) for advisory level. Many also hold ACA, ACCA or legal qualifications. A relevant degree is standard.

Career outlook

Consistent demand driven by tax complexity and frequent legislative changes. Making Tax Digital, pillar two international tax rules and R&D tax credit reforms are creating specialist opportunities.

Key skills

UK tax law knowledge Analytical thinking Attention to detail Client advisory skills HMRC compliance

Common industries

Accounting and tax firms
In-house corporate tax teams
HMRC
Legal firms
Financial services

Data coverage

SOC code 2423

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 30,000

Median Salary

£46,280

Mean Salary

£59,284

Jobs (000s)

30k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £32,808Median: £46,280

P10: £26kP25: £33kMedian: £46kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£25,560

0-2 years

Mid Level

£32,808

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +12.8%Real growth: -18.3%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 18.2%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£46,280

Full-time Only

£49,850

Full-time premium: +£3,570

Taxation experts salary: common questions

How much do taxation experts earn in the UK?

Taxation experts earn a median of £49,850 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £49,850 a good salary in the UK?

For taxation experts, £49,850 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +28% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for taxation experts?

Entry-level taxation experts typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £32,808, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £25,560.

Have taxation experts salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median taxation experts pay has risen from £45,222 to £49,850 — +10% in cash terms, or -20% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for taxation experts?

Male taxation experts earn a median £53,419 and female taxation experts £43,695 — a gap of +18% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).