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Library Officer Salary in Leicester

How much does a library officer earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£26,400 per year

per year in Leicester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 per year

Library Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Library Officer pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for library officers near Leicester

Compare average library officer pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage library officer salaryJobs
Leicester This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£26,400 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leek£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leigh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Library Officer get paid in Leicester?

Frequently asked questions about library officer pay in Leicester

How much does a library officer earn in Leicester?

The average salary for a library officer in Leicester 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 Leicester a well-paid area for library officers?

Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for library officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire library officers in Leicester?

Live library officer openings in Leicester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a library officer in Leicester increase their salary?

Library Officers in Leicester 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 library officer pay in Leicester and nationally?

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

Library Officer jobs in Leicester

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