Is administrative assistant pay in Islington higher than the UK average?

Yes — administrative assistant pay in Islington runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which nearby cities pay administrative assistants more than Islington?

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

Salary guide · Islington

Administrative Assistant Salary in Islington

Q: How much does an administrative assistant earn in Islington?

The average salary for a administrative assistant in Islington is £32,450 per year, typically ranging from £25,960 per year to £41,300 per year.

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Islington?

Average base salary in Islington

£32,450 per year

per year in Islington · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£25,960 per year£32,450 per year£41,300 per year

Administrative Assistant pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Administrative Assistant pay in Islington is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near Islington

Compare average administrative assistant pay in Islington and neighbouring areas.

City	Average administrative assistant salary	Jobs
Islington This location	£32,450 per year	View jobs
Irvine	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Isle of Wight	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Isles of Scilly	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Keighley	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Kelso	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Kendal	£26,125 per year	View jobs

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Admin Assistant in Islington

Average

£32,450 per year

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Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in Islington

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Islington?

The average salary for an administrative assistant in Islington is £32,450 per year, typically ranging from £25,960 per year to £41,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Islington a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

Islington pays administrative assistants around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire administrative assistants in Islington?

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

How can an administrative assistant in Islington increase their salary?

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

What's the difference between administrative assistant pay in Islington and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Islington it's £32,450 per year — a premium of £4,950 per year versus the UK average.

Administrative Assistant jobs in Islington

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