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SOC 3223Health and social care associate professionals

Housing officers Salary

QUOTE · HOUSING OFFICERSUK · 2025
£32,542
▼ 17% vs UK median (£39,039)
P25 £25,873
P75 £37,821
2015–2025 median▲ 34%

Median salary £32,542 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £33,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For housing officers, £34,688 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -11% versus the national average. Experienced housing officers (top 25%) earn over £37,821.

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About this role

Housing officers manage social housing tenancies, allocations and neighbourhood services. They handle lettings, rent collection, anti-social behaviour, tenancy sustainment and work to ensure tenants maintain their homes and communities.

Key responsibilities

  • Managing housing allocations and lettings processes
  • Collecting rent and managing arrears
  • Handling anti-social behaviour complaints and enforcement
  • Supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies
  • Conducting estate inspections and managing repairs

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree or professional qualification from CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing). CIH membership and chartership are the professional standards. Many enter through trainee or graduate schemes.

Career outlook

Steady demand driven by social housing management needs. Homelessness, affordable housing and supported living are growth areas.

Key skills

Tenancy managementCustomer serviceConflict resolutionHousing law knowledgeCommunity engagement

Common industries

  • Housing associations
  • Local authority housing
  • Arms-length management organisations
  • Supported housing
  • Private rented sector

Data coverage

SOC code3223
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
Estimated jobs45,000
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Mean Salary
£32,016
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
45k
Data Years
11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £19kP25: £26kMedian: £33kP75: £38kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£19,330

0-2 years

Mid Level

£25,873

3-7 years

Senior

£37,821

8-15 years

Potential career growth: ▲ +96% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +33.9%Real growth: -3.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 2.5%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees
£32,542
Full-time Only
£34,688

Full-time premium: +£2,146

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Housing officers salary: common questions

How much do housing officers earn in the UK?
Housing officers earn a median of £34,688 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £25,873 and £37,821.
Is £34,688 a good salary in the UK?
For housing officers, £34,688 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -11% versus the national average. Experienced housing officers (top 25%) earn over £37,821.
What is the starting salary for housing officers?
Entry-level housing officers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £25,873, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £19,330.
Have housing officers salaries kept up with inflation?
Since 2015, median housing officers pay has risen from £25,416 to £34,688 — +36% in cash terms, or -1.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.
Is there a gender pay gap for housing officers?
Male housing officers earn a median £32,747 and female housing officers £31,943 — a gap of +2.0% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).

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