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Administrative Assistant Salary in South Shields

How much does an administrative assistant earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£26,125 per year

per year in South Shields · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near South Shields

Compare average administrative assistant pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

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

How much do similar professions to Administrative Assistant get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in South Shields

How much does an administrative assistant earn in South Shields?

The average salary for an administrative assistant in South Shields is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% 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 South Shields?

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

How can an administrative assistant in South Shields increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in South Shields 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 South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In South Shields it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Administrative Assistant jobs in South Shields

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