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Admin Assistant Salary in United Kingdom

How much does an admin assistant earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£26,125 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for admin assistants near United Kingdom

Compare average admin assistant pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage admin assistant salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about admin assistant pay in United Kingdom

How much does an admin assistant earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for an admin assistant in United Kingdom is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for admin assistants?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for admin assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire admin assistants in United Kingdom?

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

How can an admin assistant in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Admin Assistants in United Kingdom typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

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

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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