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Administrative Assistant Salary in Wales

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Wales?

Average base salary in Wales

£25,850 per year

per year in Wales · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near Wales

Compare average administrative assistant pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.

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

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Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in Wales

How much does an administrative assistant earn in Wales?

The average salary for an administrative assistant in Wales is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Wales a well-paid area for administrative assistants?

Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales?

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

How can an administrative assistant in Wales increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in Wales 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 Wales and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Wales it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

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