Councillor Salary in United Kingdom

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Councillor in the United Kingdom is £29,265, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,597 to £32,093, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £26,597

50TH(Median) £29,265

75TH £32,093

Councillor Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Councillor Salary	£26,597	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Councillor Salary	£29,265	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Councillor Salary	£32,093	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Councillor Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£26,597

Average £29,265/year

£32,093

£2,216

Average £2,439/month

£2,674

£511

Average £563/week

£617

£13

Average £14/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£32,093	£2,674	£617	£15
Average	£29,265	£2,439	£563	£14
25th Percentile	£26,597	£2,216	£511	£13

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Councillor salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Councillor is about £29,265 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,439, and a weekly pay of around £563. Click the switch button below to see more details about Councillor hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Councillors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Councillor's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,314 - £28,867, while Intermediate make £27,871 - £29,350, Senior earn £28,986 - £30,531, Specialist earn £29,561 - £31,206, Expert can reach £29,687 - £31,333 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Councillor	£28,389
Intermediate Level Councillor	£28,867
Senior Level Councillor	£29,983
Specialist Level Councillor	£30,658
Expert Level Councillor	£30,742

Entry Level	3%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	5%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Councillor?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Councillor are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £31,606 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £29,483, and Manchester pays around £28,052 annually.