ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 1112Corporate managers and directors
Elected officers and representatives Salary
Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.
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About this role
Elected officers and representatives serve in local government, parliament or public bodies, making policy decisions, representing constituents and scrutinising public services. They participate in debates, sit on committees and advocate for their communities on issues from planning to public health.
Key responsibilities
- Representing constituents and advocating for their interests
- Participating in council, committee and parliamentary proceedings
- Scrutinising public service delivery and budgets
- Holding surgeries and engaging with local communities
- Developing and voting on policy and legislation
Qualifications and entry routes
No formal qualifications are required — elected officers are chosen through democratic elections. However, many have professional backgrounds in law, business, public administration or community work.
Career outlook
Positions are filled through elections. Local councillor roles are often part-time alongside other careers. Parliamentary positions are highly competitive.
Key skills
Common industries
- Local government
- National government
- Devolved administrations
- Parish and town councils
- Public bodies
Data coverage
SOC code1112
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
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Mean Salary
£26,855
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
N/A
Data Years
11 years
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
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