Housing officers roles in the UK earn a median of £34,500 per year, equivalent to £18.21 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £28,000 in West Midlands to £39,000 in Scotland. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £34,688/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£34,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.21
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£29,500 – £40,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Housing officers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £39,000 |
| South East | £38,000 |
| London | £37,000 |
| Wales | £34,500 |
| East Midlands | £34,000 |
| South West | £33,500 |
| East | £33,000 |
| North West | £32,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £31,500 |
| North East | £28,500 |
| West Midlands | £28,000 |
| UK | £34,500 |
Annual pay grew by +5.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Housing officers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Housing officers in the UK is £34,500 per year (about £18.21 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Housing officers earn between £29,500 and £40,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Housing officers pay rose by 5.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Housing officers is in Scotland, at £39,000 per year.
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Housing officers assess and address housing needs of particular localities and individuals and oversee the day-to-day management of rented properties belonging to local authorities or housing associations.
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant work experience. Vocational qualifications in Housing are available at levels 2, 3,4 and 5. Professional qualifications are available and may be required for some posts.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.