Education advisers and school inspectors Pay Data UK — 2025

Education advisers and school inspectors roles in the UK earn a median of £44,000 per year, equivalent to £24.57 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 10.3% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £37,000 in Wales to £44,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £44,549/yr (1% below our computed national average).

Labour Market

Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.

Pay by Region

Annual pay for Education advisers and school inspectors across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.

Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).

How Pay Has Changed Over Time

Annual pay grew by +10.3% from 2024 to 2025.

National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.

Year-on-Year Pay Change

Annual percentage change in median pay for Education advisers and school inspectors.

Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.

About Education advisers and school inspectors

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.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• advises on all aspects of education and ensures that all statutory educational requirements are being met
• plans and advises on the provision of special schools for children with physical or learning disabilities
• appoints and controls teaching staff
• verifies that school buildings are adequately maintained
• arranges for the provision of school medical and meals services
• observes teaching, assesses learning level and discusses any apparent faults with teachers, heads of department and head teachers
• prepares reports on schools concerning teaching standards, educational standards being achieved, the spiritual, moral and social development of pupils, resource management etc

Entry Routes and Qualifications

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.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.