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Administrative Assistant Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does an administrative assistant earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£26,400 per year

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

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near South Yorkshire

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

CityAverage administrative assistant salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£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
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in South Yorkshire

How much does an administrative assistant earn in South Yorkshire?

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

South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire?

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

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

Administrative Assistants in South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire and nationally?

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

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