SOC 4113 Administrative occupations

Officers of non-governmental organisations Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

For officers of non-governmental organisations, £31,008 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -21% versus the national average.

About this role

Local government administrative occupations provide administrative support to council services including planning, housing, revenues, benefits, environmental services and social care. They process applications, manage records and support front-line service delivery.

Key responsibilities

Processing applications, permits and council services
Maintaining council records and information systems
Handling public enquiries at reception and by telephone
Supporting committee meetings and democratic services
Administering council tax, benefits and housing processes

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires GCSEs or equivalent. Many councils offer apprenticeship entry routes. Role-specific training is provided. Some roles require knowledge of specific legislation.

Career outlook

Local authority budgets constrain recruitment, but essential services maintain steady demand. Digital transformation is changing administrative role profiles.

Key skills

Local government procedures Customer service IT systems Data management Legislative awareness

Common industries

District and county councils
Metropolitan boroughs
Unitary authorities
Combined authorities
Parish councils

Data coverage

SOC code 4113

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 10,000

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£21,483

Jobs (000s)

10k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +13.2%Real growth: -14.8%

Officers of non-governmental organisations salary: common questions

How much do officers of non-governmental organisations earn in the UK?

Officers of non-governmental organisations earn a median of £31,008 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £31,008 a good salary in the UK?

For officers of non-governmental organisations, £31,008 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -21% versus the national average.

Have officers of non-governmental organisations salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median officers of non-governmental organisations pay has risen from £25,317 to £31,008 — +22% in cash terms, or -11% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

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