Librarians vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

How do Librarians and Records clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Librarians earns £3,710 more per year (14% higher)

Librarians

£30,452
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrariansRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£30,452£26,742+£3,710
Mean Annual£34,016£27,332+£6,684
Monthly£2,538£2,229+£309
Weekly£586£514+£72
Hourly£14.64£12.86+£1.78
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Librarians earns more. The median salary for a Librarians is £30,452, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £3,710 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £3,710 per year. Librarians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Librarians or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, Librarians offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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