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SOC 3223 Health and social care associate professionals

Housing officers Salary

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

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 management Customer service Conflict resolution Housing law knowledge Community engagement

Common industries

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

Data coverage

SOC code 3223
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2021–2025
Estimated jobs 45,000

Median Salary

£32,542

Mean Salary

£32,016

Jobs (000s)

45k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £25,873Median: £32,542P75: £37,821
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 (2021-2025)

Nominal growth: +20.1%Real growth: -2.6%

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