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Administrative Assistant Salary in Leeds

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Leeds?

Average base salary in Leeds

£26,400 per year

per year in Leeds · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near Leeds

Compare average administrative assistant pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage administrative assistant salaryJobs
Manchester£26,950 per yearView jobs
Leeds This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
York£26,400 per yearView jobs
Bradford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£25,850 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in Leeds

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Leeds?

The average salary for an administrative assistant in Leeds is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leeds a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

Leeds tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for administrative assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire administrative assistants in Leeds?

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

How can an administrative assistant in Leeds increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in Leeds 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 administrative assistant pay in Leeds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Leeds it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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