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Administrative Assistant Salary in South West England

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

Average base salary in South West England

£26,400 per year

per year in South West England · 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 South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near South West England

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in South West England

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

The average salary for an administrative assistant in South West England 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 South West England a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

South West England 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 South West England?

Live administrative assistant openings in South West 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 West England increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in South West England 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 West England and nationally?

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

Administrative Assistant jobs in South West England

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