Office managers roles in the UK earn a median of £38,500 per year, equivalent to £19.92 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £34,500 in East Midlands to £47,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £38,630/yr (0% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£38,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£19.92
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,000 – £50,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Office managers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £47,500 |
| South East | £41,000 |
| Wales | £39,500 |
| North West | £38,000 |
| Scotland | £37,500 |
| West Midlands | £37,000 |
| South West | £36,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £36,000 |
| East | £35,000 |
| North East | £34,500 |
| East Midlands | £34,500 |
| UK | £38,500 |
Annual pay grew by +3.2% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Office managers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Office managers in the UK is £38,500 per year (about £19.92 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Office managers earn between £32,000 and £50,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Office managers pay rose by 3.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Office managers is in London, at £47,500 per year.
For job seekers
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For employers & recruiters
Office managers plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of offices within commercial, industrial and other non-governmental organisations and public agencies. (National and local government office managers are classified to unit group 3561: Public services associate professionals.)
Some employers may require A-level or equivalent qualifications, although entry will usually be possible with GCSEs/S grades, other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Professional qualifications are available in some areas of work.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.