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Administrative Assistant Salary in Wakefield

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£26,125 per year

per year in Wakefield · 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 Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near Wakefield

Compare average administrative assistant pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage administrative assistant salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wales£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in Wakefield

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Wakefield?

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

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

How can an administrative assistant in Wakefield increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and nationally?

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

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