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Administrative Assistant Salary in West Midlands

How much does an administrative assistant earn in West Midlands?

Average base salary in West Midlands

£26,400 per year

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

Highest paying cities for administrative assistants near West Midlands

Compare average administrative assistant pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage administrative assistant salaryJobs
West Midlands This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about administrative assistant pay in West Midlands

How much does an administrative assistant earn in West Midlands?

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

West Midlands 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 West Midlands?

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

How can an administrative assistant in West Midlands increase their salary?

Administrative Assistants in West Midlands 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 West Midlands and nationally?

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

Administrative Assistant jobs in West Midlands

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