As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Administrative Assistant in the United Kingdom is £34,203, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,393 to £37,523, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,393
50TH(Median)   £34,203
75TH   £37,523
Senior Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Administrative Assistant Salary £32,393 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Administrative Assistant Salary £34,203 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Administrative Assistant Salary £37,523 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Administrative Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Administrative Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Administrative Assistant is about £34,203 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,850, and a weekly pay of around £658. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Administrative Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Administrative Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Administrative Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,393 - £33,528, while Intermediate make £32,555 - £33,663, Senior earn £32,960 - £34,014, Specialist earn £33,528 - £34,798, Expert can reach £34,699 - £36,631 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Administrative Assistant £33,176
Intermediate Level Senior Administrative Assistant £33,312
Senior Level Senior Administrative Assistant £33,663
Specialist Level Senior Administrative Assistant £34,203
Expert Level Senior Administrative Assistant £35,937
£33,176 0 yr
£33,312 < 2 yrs
£33,663 2-4 yrs
£34,203 5-8 yrs
£35,937 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Administrative Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,939 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,457, and Manchester pays around £32,785 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Administrative Assistant, Senior or Senior Administrative Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Administrative Assistant, Senior makes less than a Senior Administrative Assistant. A Administrative Assistant, Senior earns an average annual salary of £29,490. And a Senior Administrative Assistant earns an average annual salary of £34,203.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Administrative Assistant, Senior
£23,071
£34,327
Administrative Assistant III
£23,178
£34,486
Administrative Assistant I
£17,658
£27,382
Entry Administrative Assistant
£17,708
£27,460

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