Library clerks and assistants roles in the UK earn a median of £18,865 per year, equivalent to £13.22 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 9.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £14,931 to £29,301 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£18,865
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£13.22
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+9.4%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£15,272 – £24,537
25th – 75th percentile
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Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or A-levels/H grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Information and Library Services are available at levels 2 and 3.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.