Why do big 4 in the UK pay so poorly? Some salaries are as low as £22,000 per year, around £1,500 after tax.

How do people manage to survive on this? Whats is wrong with the UK companies or economy?

Whats even more surprising is the number of prople desperate to join companies like this despite the low pay.

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That salary is for technical roles (audit, tax, advisory) or back office roles (adm, in-house IT)? In US, 1st year audit or tax associate with an accounting degree should be looking at USD of $60,000 per year (give or take about $5,000) depending on location. It’s too low if it’s for audit or tax roles.

We’re not paid enough to answer such questions!

Btw a tax consulting role for associate in the US NY market $85k.

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