National government administrative occupations roles in the UK earn a median of £34,000 per year, equivalent to £17.93 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 7.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £28,500 in North East to £41,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £33,000/yr (3% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£34,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£17.93
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+7.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£29,500 – £42,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for National government administrative occupations across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £41,500 |
| South East | £38,000 |
| South West | £36,500 |
| East | £33,500 |
| Scotland | £32,500 |
| North West | £32,000 |
| West Midlands | £32,000 |
| Wales | £31,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £30,500 |
| East Midlands | £30,500 |
| North East | £28,500 |
| UK | £34,000 |
Annual pay grew by +7.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for National government administrative occupations.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a National government administrative occupations in the UK is £34,000 per year (about £17.93 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most National government administrative occupations earn between £29,500 and £42,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
National government administrative occupations pay rose by 7.8% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for National government administrative occupations is in London, at £41,500 per year.
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National government administrative occupations undertake a variety of administrative and clerical duties in national government departments, and in local offices of national government departments.
Entry is possible to junior grades within this group with GCSEs/S grades, and/or relevant practical experience higher grades require A levels/H grades or equivalent, although many entrants are graduates. NVQs/SVQs, apprenticeships and professional qualifications are available for certain areas of work.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.