As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Distribution Clerk, Sr. in the United Kingdom is £34,880, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,794 to £38,339, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,794
50TH(Median)   £34,880
75TH   £38,339
Distribution Clerk, Sr. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Distribution Clerk, Sr. Salary £31,794 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Distribution Clerk, Sr. Salary £34,880 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Distribution Clerk, Sr. Salary £38,339 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Distribution Clerk, Sr. Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Distribution Clerk, Sr. salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Distribution Clerk, Sr. is about £34,880 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,907, and a weekly pay of around £671. Click the switch button below to see more details about Distribution Clerk, Sr. hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Distribution Clerk, Sr.s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Distribution Clerk, Sr.'s salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,209 - £34,097, while Intermediate make £32,485 - £34,327, Senior earn £32,992 - £34,788, Specialist earn £34,650 - £36,584, Expert can reach £35,500 - £37,565 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Distribution Clerk, Sr. £33,498
Intermediate Level Distribution Clerk, Sr. £33,729
Senior Level Distribution Clerk, Sr. £34,189
Specialist Level Distribution Clerk, Sr. £35,913
Expert Level Distribution Clerk, Sr. £36,842
£33,498 0 yr
£33,729 < 2 yrs
£34,189 2-4 yrs
£35,913 5-8 yrs
£36,842 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Distribution Clerk, Sr. Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Distribution Clerk, Sr.. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 10% salary raise, while strong Materials Management skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Microsoft Office can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Materials Management
Materials management is a core supply chain function and includes supply chain planning and supply chain execution capabilities. Specifically, materials management is the capability firms use to plan total material requirements. The material requirements are communicated to procurement and other functions for sourcing. Materials management is also responsible for determining the amount of material to be deployed at each stocking location across the supply chain, establishing material replenishment plans, determining inventory levels to hold for each type of inventory (raw, WIP, Finished Goods), and communicating information regarding material needs throughout the extended supply chain. Typical roles in Materials Management include: Materials Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Analyst, Material Planner, Expediter and emerging hybrid roles like "buyer planner". The primary business objective of Materials Management is assured supply of material, optimum inventory levels and minimum deviation between planned and actual results.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Distribution Clerk, Sr. field include Customer Service (10%), Materials Management (3%), Microsoft Office (2%), and Inventory Management (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £38,368
Customer Service
£38,368
10%
Materials Management £35,926
Materials Management
£35,926
3%
Microsoft Office £35,578
Microsoft Office
£35,578
2%
Inventory Management £35,578
Inventory Management
£35,578
2%
Customer Service
1.57%
Materials Management
1.15%
Microsoft Office
0.83%
Inventory Management
3.60%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Distribution Clerk, Sr.?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Distribution Clerk, Sr. are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £37,670 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,139, and Manchester pays around £33,434 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Distribution Clerk or Distribution Clerk, Sr.?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Distribution Clerk makes less than a Distribution Clerk, Sr.. A Distribution Clerk earns an average annual salary of £20,976. And a Distribution Clerk, Sr. earns an average annual salary of £34,880.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Distribution Clerk
£16,397
£25,243
Freight Distribution Clerk
£16,468
£25,353
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
£24,824
£37,342
Order Clerk, Sr.
£24,746
£36,346

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