Local government administrative occupations Salary
Median salary £27,642 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £28,000 after tax and National Insurance →
For local government administrative occupations, £30,886 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -21% versus the national average. Experienced local government administrative occupations (top 25%) earn over £33,933.
About this role
National government administrative occupations process policy implementation, manage casework, handle correspondence and support government departments with administrative functions. They work across Whitehall departments, executive agencies and arm's-length bodies.
Key responsibilities
- Processing applications, claims and casework
- Drafting correspondence and briefing documents
- Managing databases and government record systems
- Supporting policy implementation and programme delivery
- Handling enquiries from the public and stakeholders
Qualifications and entry routes
Entry through Civil Service recruitment (typically Administrative Officer or Executive Officer grades). No specific qualifications mandated, though many require GCSEs or A-levels. Fast Stream provides graduate entry.
Career outlook
Civil Service continues to recruit across departments. Digital and data skills are increasingly valued alongside traditional administrative competence.
Key skills
Common industries
- Central government departments
- Executive agencies
- HMRC
- DWP
- Ministry of Justice
Data coverage
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£10,735
0-2 years
Mid Level
£19,911
3-7 years
Senior
£33,933
8-15 years
Potential career growth: ▲ +216% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 17.7%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
Full-time premium: +£3,244
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Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).