National government administrative occupations Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a national government administrative occupations in the UK is £31,363 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). Pay in this occupation ranges from around £18,825 at the 10th percentile (typically entry-level or part-time roles) to £46,663 at the 90th percentile (senior or specialist roles). There are approximately 131,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
UK Salary Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | £18,825 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £27,228 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £31,363 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £40,534 | Experienced |
| 90th | £46,663 | Senior / highest decile |
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Check Price →UK Regional Breakdown
| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| London | £38,780 | +23.6% |
| South East | £36,296 | +15.7% |
| South West | £32,547 | +3.8% |
| North West | £31,848 | +1.5% |
| West Midlands | £31,230 | -0.4% |
| East | £30,602 | -2.4% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £30,593 | -2.5% |
| Wales | £30,238 | -3.6% |
| East Midlands | £29,592 | -5.6% |
| Scotland | £29,381 | -6.3% |
| North East | £27,724 | -11.6% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a national government administrative occupations in the UK?
The UK median is £31,363 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £33,290.
How much do the highest-paid national government administrative occupations earn?
The 90th percentile earns around £46,663 a year, while the 10th percentile is around £18,825 — typically the difference between senior specialist roles and entry-level or part-time positions.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-07-18