SOC 4111 Administrative occupations

National government administrative occupations Salary

Median salary £31,363 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £31,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For national government administrative occupations, £33,000 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -15% versus the national average. Experienced national government administrative occupations (top 25%) earn over £40,534.

About this role

National government administrative occupations involve processing applications, maintaining records, handling enquiries and providing administrative support within central government departments and agencies. They ensure government services are delivered accurately and efficiently to the public.

Key responsibilities

Processing applications, claims and official documentation
Maintaining government records and databases
Handling public enquiries by telephone, email and in person
Ensuring compliance with government procedures and data protection
Supporting policy implementation through administrative functions

Qualifications and entry routes

Civil Service entry typically requires GCSEs/A-levels as minimum. Higher executive officer roles may require degrees. Civil Service aptitude tests are used in recruitment. Internal training and development are provided.

Career outlook

Civil Service reform and digital transformation are changing administrative roles. Many routine tasks are being automated, shifting towards more complex case management.

Key skills

Administration Data handling Customer service IT proficiency Accuracy and compliance

Common industries

Central government departments
Executive agencies
HMRC
DWP
Home Office

Data coverage

SOC code 4111

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 131,000

Median Salary

£31,363

Mean Salary

£33,290

Jobs (000s)

131k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £19kP25: £27kMedian: £31kP75: £41kP90: £47k

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£18,825

0-2 years

Mid Level

£27,228

3-7 years

Senior

£40,534

8-15 years

Leadership

£46,663

15+ years

Potential career growth: +148% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +51.1%Real growth: +9.5%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 7.0%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£31,363

Full-time Only

£33,000

Full-time premium: +£1,637

National government administrative occupations salary: common questions

How much do national government administrative occupations earn in the UK?

National government administrative occupations earn a median of £33,000 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £27,228 and £40,534.

Is £33,000 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for national government administrative occupations?

Entry-level national government administrative occupations typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £27,228, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £18,825.

How much do the highest-paid national government administrative occupations earn?

The best-paid 10% of national government administrative occupations earn over £46,663 a year, and the top 25% over £40,534 (ONS ASHE 2025).

Have national government administrative occupations salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median national government administrative occupations pay has risen from £22,575 to £33,000 — +46% in cash terms, or +6.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for national government administrative occupations?

Male national government administrative occupations earn a median £33,155 and female national government administrative occupations £30,848 — a gap of +7.0% in 2025.

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