Is administrative assistant pay in Richmond upon Thames higher than the UK average?

Yes — administrative assistant pay in Richmond upon Thames runs about 10% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which nearby cities pay administrative assistants more than Richmond upon Thames?

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

Salary guide · Richmond upon Thames

Administrative Assistant Salary in Richmond upon Thames

Q: How much does an administrative assistant earn in Richmond upon Thames?

The average salary for a administrative assistant in Richmond upon Thames is £30,250 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £38,500 per year.

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Richmond upon Thames?

Average base salary in Richmond upon Thames

£30,250 per year

per year in Richmond upon Thames · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£24,200 per year£30,250 per year£38,500 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 Richmond upon Thames is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near Richmond upon Thames

Compare average administrative assistant pay in Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas.

City	Average administrative assistant salary	Jobs
Richmond upon Thames This location	£30,250 per year	View jobs
Rhondda	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Rhondda Cynon Taf	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Rhyl	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Rickmansworth	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Ripon	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Rochdale	£26,125 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Administrative Assistant get paid in Richmond upon Thames?

Academy Trustee in Richmond upon Thames

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£31,350 per year

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Access Arrangements Assessor in Richmond upon Thames

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£31,350 per year

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Access Arrangements Coordinator in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£55,000 per year

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Accounts Assistant in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£31,350 per year

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Activities Coordinator in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£55,000 per year

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Admin Assistant in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£30,250 per year

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Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in Richmond upon Thames

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Richmond upon Thames?

The average salary for an administrative assistant in Richmond upon Thames is £30,250 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £38,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Richmond upon Thames a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

Richmond upon Thames pays administrative assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire administrative assistants in Richmond upon Thames?

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

How can an administrative assistant in Richmond upon Thames increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Richmond upon Thames it's £30,250 per year — a premium of £2,750 per year versus the UK average.

Administrative Assistant jobs in Richmond upon Thames

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