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Administrative Assistant Salary in Leicester

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£26,400 per year

per year in Leicester · 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near Leicester

Compare average administrative assistant pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage administrative assistant salaryJobs
Leicester This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£26,400 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leek£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leigh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in Leicester

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Leicester?

The average salary for an administrative assistant in Leicester 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 Leicester a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

Leicester 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 Leicester?

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

How can an administrative assistant in Leicester increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in Leicester 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 Leicester and nationally?

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

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