Office managers vs Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary (2025)

How do Office managers and Personal assistants and other secretaries salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Office managers earns £10,540 more per year (41% higher)

Office managers

£36,004
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOffice managersPersonal assistants and other secretariesDifference
Median Annual£36,004£25,464+£10,540
Mean Annual£38,180£26,205+£11,975
Monthly£3,000£2,122+£878
Weekly£692£490+£202
Hourly£17.31£12.24+£5.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileOffice managersPersonal assistants and other secretaries
10th (Entry)£16,515£6,100
25th£27,405£12,163
50th (Median)£36,004£25,464
75th£47,755£36,636
90th (Senior)£59,490£48,574
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Office managers or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
A Office managers earns more. The median salary for a Office managers is £36,004, whilst a Personal assistants and other secretaries earns £25,464 — a difference of £10,540 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Office managers and a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
The difference is £10,540 per year. Office managers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Office managers or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
From a salary perspective, Office managers 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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