Public services associate professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £38,500 per year, equivalent to £20.25 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £35,000 in East to £42,000 in South West. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £39,537/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£38,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£20.25
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,000 – £45,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Public services associate professionals across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South West | £42,000 |
| London | £41,500 |
| Wales | £40,000 |
| South East | £39,500 |
| North West | £39,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £39,000 |
| Scotland | £37,500 |
| West Midlands | £37,000 |
| North East | £37,000 |
| East Midlands | £36,000 |
| East | £35,000 |
| UK | £38,500 |
Annual pay grew by +1.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Public services associate professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Public services associate professionals in the UK is £38,500 per year (about £20.25 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Public services associate professionals earn between £33,000 and £45,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Public services associate professionals pay rose by 1.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Public services associate professionals is in South West, at £42,000 per year.
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Public services associate professionals supervise, manage and undertake general administrative work in national and local government departments, organise the activities of local offices of national government departments, and promote the image and understanding of an organisation and its products and services to consumers and other specified audiences.
Although there are no formal academic entry requirements, entrants typically possess A levels/H grades or an equivalent qualification, and many entrants possess a degree. Entry may be possible by promotion from clerical grades for those with suitable experience. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by specialised courses. Professional qualifications are available in some areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.