Librarians Pay Data UK — 2024

Librarians roles in the UK earn a median of £28,612 per year, equivalent to £18.40 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 22.6% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £21,107 to £43,208 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Librarians roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Librarians

Librarians appraise, obtain, index, collate and make available library acquisitions and organise and control other library services.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• selects and arranges for the acquisition of books, periodicals, audio-visual and other material
• collects, classifies and catalogues information, books and other material
• prepares and circulates abstracts, bibliographies, book lists, etc.
• identifies the information needs of clients, seeks out and evaluates information sources
• establishes information storage systems to deal with queries and to maintain up to date records
• manages library borrowing and inter-library loan facilities
• promotes library services through displays and talks
• provides learning and cultural experiences through events such as author talks, reading groups, formal and informal teaching

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entry will normally require an accredited degree or postgraduate qualification. Most postgraduate courses require applicants to have had prior relevant work experience. Professional and relevant vocational qualifications at levels 2 and 3.

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