Is admin assistant pay in Berkshire higher than the UK average?

Yes — admin assistant pay in Berkshire runs about 4% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which nearby cities pay admin assistants more than Berkshire?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Berkshire" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Berkshire

Admin Assistant Salary in Berkshire

Q: How much does an admin assistant earn in Berkshire?

The average salary for a admin assistant in Berkshire is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year.

How much does an admin assistant earn in Berkshire?

Average base salary in Berkshire

£28,600 per year

per year in Berkshire · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 per year

Admin Assistant pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Admin Assistant pay in Berkshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for admin assistants near Berkshire

Compare average admin assistant pay in Berkshire and neighbouring areas.

City	Average admin assistant salary	Jobs
Bexley	£30,250 per year	View jobs
Berkshire This location	£28,600 per year	View jobs
Bedfordshire	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Bellshill	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Berwick-upon-Tweed	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Beverley	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Belfast	£25,850 per year	View jobs

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Administrative Assistant in Berkshire

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£28,600 per year

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Frequently asked questions about admin assistant pay in Berkshire

How much does an admin assistant earn in Berkshire?

The average salary for an admin assistant in Berkshire is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Berkshire a well-paid area for admin assistants?

Berkshire pays admin assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire admin assistants in Berkshire?

Live admin assistant openings in Berkshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an admin assistant in Berkshire increase their salary?

Admin Assistants in Berkshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between admin assistant pay in Berkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Berkshire it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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