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Administrative Assistant Salary in South East England

How much does an administrative assistant earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£28,050 per year

per year in South East England · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,440 per year£28,050 per year£35,700 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near South East England

Compare average administrative assistant pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage administrative assistant salaryJobs
South East England This location£28,050 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
Solihull£26,125 per yearView jobs
Somerset£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in South East England

How much does an administrative assistant earn in South East England?

The average salary for an administrative assistant in South East England is £28,050 per year, typically ranging from £22,440 per year to £35,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

South East England pays administrative assistants around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire administrative assistants in South East England?

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

How can an administrative assistant in South East England increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in South East England 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 South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In South East England it's £28,050 per year — a premium of £550 per year versus the UK average.

Administrative Assistant jobs in South East England

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