Education managers roles in the UK earn a median of £44,500 per year, equivalent to £24.50 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 8.3% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £36,000 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £49,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £46,581/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£44,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£24.50
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.3%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,000 – £59,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Education managers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £49,000 |
| East | £47,500 |
| North West | £47,000 |
| Scotland | £46,500 |
| South West | £44,500 |
| West Midlands | £44,500 |
| Wales | £44,000 |
| North East | £44,000 |
| South East | £42,000 |
| East Midlands | £38,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £36,000 |
| UK | £44,500 |
Annual pay grew by +8.3% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Education managers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Education managers in the UK is £44,500 per year (about £24.50 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Education managers earn between £33,000 and £59,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Education managers pay rose by 8.3% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Education managers is in London, at £49,000 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Education managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of a school, university, college or other educational establishment.
Job holders will usually hold a degree, and some academic posts will require a degree. Significant professional experience will be needed for some roles. Relevant vocational qualifications at up to level 4 are also available. A DBS check may be required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.