Education advisers and school inspectors roles in the UK earn a median of £42,000 per year, equivalent to £23.56 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 6.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £36,000 in Wales to £44,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £44,549/yr (6% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£42,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£23.56
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,000 – £54,000
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 advisers and school inspectors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £44,500 |
| South East | £44,000 |
| Scotland | £43,000 |
| South West | £42,500 |
| North West | £42,500 |
| West Midlands | £42,500 |
| North East | £42,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £41,500 |
| East Midlands | £41,000 |
| East | £40,500 |
| Wales | £36,000 |
| UK | £42,000 |
Annual pay grew by +6.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Education advisers and school inspectors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Education advisers and school inspectors in the UK is £42,000 per year (about £23.56 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Education advisers and school inspectors earn between £32,000 and £54,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Education advisers and school inspectors pay rose by 6.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Education advisers and school inspectors is in London, at £44,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Education advisers and school inspectors plan, organise and direct the educational activities and resources in a local authority education area, and undertake inspections of schools and other training establishments excluding universities.
Job holders usually possess an education-related degree or relevant postgraduate qualification and have gained relevant experience in teaching and/or school management. Before being appointed, an inspector has to attend a course of training provided or approved by OFSTED. Most inspectors are or have been head teachers, deputy heads or heads of department. A DBS check may be required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.