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SOC 4214Secretarial and related occupations
Company secretaries and administrators Salary
Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.
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About this role
Company secretaries and administrators at this level provide corporate governance and compliance support, maintaining statutory records, preparing board papers, managing company filings and ensuring organisations meet their legal and regulatory obligations.
Key responsibilities
- Maintaining statutory registers and company records
- Preparing and filing documents with Companies House
- Supporting board and committee meeting administration
- Managing share register and shareholder communications
- Ensuring compliance with company law and governance requirements
Qualifications and entry routes
ICSA (now CGI — Chartered Governance Institute) qualifications at certificate or diploma level are valued. Experience in corporate governance and company law knowledge are essential.
Career outlook
Increasing governance complexity and regulatory requirements sustain demand. ESG reporting and corporate governance reform are expanding the scope of these roles.
Key skills
Common industries
- Listed companies
- Private companies
- Professional services
- Public sector bodies
- Membership organisations
Data coverage
SOC code4214
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
Estimated jobs14,000
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Mean Salary
£23,249
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
14k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
P25: £10,025
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Nominal growth: +18.4%Real growth: -7.9%
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