Administrative and secretarial occupations Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£26,998
per year
Hourly Rate
£12.98
per hour
Mean Salary
£27,551
per year
Salary Range
Administrative and secretarial occupations salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £10,94725th: £18,341Median: £26,99875th: £34,32990th: £44,103
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £26,998 |
| Monthly | £2,250 |
| Fortnightly | £1,038 |
| Weekly | £519 |
| Daily | £104 |
| Hourly | £12.98 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £10,947 | £912 | Entry level |
| 25th | £18,341 | £1,528 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £26,998 | £2,250 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £34,329 | £2,861 | Experienced |
| 90th | £44,103 | £3,675 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Administrative and secretarial occupations in the UK is £26,998, equating to £2,250 per month or £12.98 per hour.
Salaries range from £10,947 at entry level (10th percentile) to £44,103 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £33,156.
The Administrative and secretarial occupations salary of £26,998 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c. | £26,982 | £12.97 |
| Roundspersons and van salespersons | £26,951 | £12.96 |
| Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants | £27,144 | £13.05 |
| Financial administrative occupations n.e.c. | £26,774 | £12.87 |
| Visual merchandisers and related occupations | £26,753 | £12.86 |
| Laboratory technicians | £27,248 | £13.10 |
| Records clerks and assistants | £26,742 | £12.86 |
| Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers | £27,274 | £13.11 |
| Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. | £27,285 | £13.12 |
| Telephone salespersons | £26,701 | £12.84 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Administrative and secretarial occupations salary in the UK?
The median Administrative and secretarial occupations salary in the United Kingdom is £26,998 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Administrative and secretarial occupations earn per hour?
A Administrative and secretarial occupations earns approximately £12.98 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Administrative and secretarial occupations?
A Administrative and secretarial occupations earns approximately £2,250 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Administrative and secretarial occupations a well-paid job in the UK?
The Administrative and secretarial occupations salary of £26,998 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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