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School Secretary Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a school secretary earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£26,125 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

School Secretary pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. School Secretary pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school secretarys near United Kingdom

Compare average school secretary pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school secretary salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£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

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Frequently asked questions about school secretary pay in United Kingdom

How much does a school secretary earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a school secretary in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom a well-paid area for school secretarys?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school secretarys. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school secretarys in United Kingdom?

Live school secretary openings in United Kingdom rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a school secretary in United Kingdom increase their salary?

School Secretarys in United Kingdom 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 school secretary pay in United Kingdom and nationally?

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

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