As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Administrative Officer in the United Kingdom is £24,647, with an hourly rate of £12, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £23,527 to £26,668, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £23,527
50TH(Median)   £24,647
75TH   £26,668
Administrative Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary £23,527 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary £24,647 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary £26,668 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Administrative Officer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Administrative Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Administrative Officer is about £24,647 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £12, a monthly salary of about £2,054, and a weekly pay of around £474. Click the switch button below to see more details about Administrative Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Administrative Officers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Administrative Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £23,911 - £24,563, while Intermediate make £24,195 - £24,948, Senior earn £24,707 - £25,884, Specialist earn £25,401 - £26,668, Expert can reach £25,461 - £26,758 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Administrative Officer £24,363
Intermediate Level Administrative Officer £24,613
Senior Level Administrative Officer £25,461
Specialist Level Administrative Officer £26,215
Expert Level Administrative Officer £26,306
£24,363 0 yr
£24,613 < 2 yrs
£25,461 2-4 yrs
£26,215 5-8 yrs
£26,306 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Administrative Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Administrative Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £26,619 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £24,830, and Manchester pays around £23,625 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Administrative Officer or Administrative Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Chief Administrative Officer makes more than an Administrative Officer. An Chief Administrative Officer earns an average annual salary of £93,466. And an Administrative Officer earns an average annual salary of £24,647.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Administrative Officer
£81,861
£166,525
Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
£30,251
£42,492
Top Administrative Executive
£82,080
£166,971
Chief Administrative Executive
£82,438
£167,698
Secretary to Chief Executive Officer
£30,120
£42,308

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Frequently Asked Questions about Administrative Officer Salaries

1. How much do administrative officers make in the UK?

Administrative Officer salaries in United Kingdom The estimated total pay for a Administrative Officer is £22,938 per year, with an average salary of £22,054 per year.

2. How much do administrators get paid in the UK?

Administrator salaries in United Kingdom The estimated total pay for a Administrator is £24,577 per year, with an average salary of £23,406 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.

3. What does an administrative officer do?

Tasks and duties Setting the company calendar and all necessary activities. Updating inventory, data, and office policies, making recommendations when needed. Presenting reports to management. Maintaining correspondence between key internal and external persons in a job function.

4. How much does an AO earn in the civil service?

Civil Service United Kingdom pay FAQs The average salary for an Administrative Officer is £24,637 per year (estimate) in London, which is 2% lower than the average Civil Service United Kingdom salary of £25,200 per year (estimate) for this job.