SOC 4129 Administrative occupations

Financial administrative occupations n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £25,936 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £26,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For financial administrative occupations n.e.c., £28,996 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -26% versus the national average. Experienced financial administrative occupations n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £31,709.

About this role

Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified include roles in insurance administration, investment operations, pensions administration and other financial processing functions requiring accuracy and regulatory awareness.

Key responsibilities

Processing financial transactions and documentation
Maintaining client and policy records
Handling enquiries and providing administrative support
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Producing reports and management information

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by role. Insurance administrators may hold CII qualifications. Pensions administrators may hold PMI (Pensions Management Institute) qualifications. On-the-job training is common.

Career outlook

Financial administration roles face some automation pressure, but regulatory complexity sustains demand for skilled administrators, particularly in pensions and insurance.

Key skills

Financial processing Attention to detail Regulatory compliance Customer service IT systems

Common industries

Insurance companies
Pensions administrators
Investment operations
Building societies
Financial services outsourcers

Data coverage

SOC code 4129

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 98,000

Median Salary

£25,936

Mean Salary

£26,226

Jobs (000s)

98k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £17,861Median: £25,936P75: £31,709

P10: £12kP25: £18kMedian: £26kP75: £32kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£12,237

0-2 years

Mid Level

£17,861

3-7 years

Senior

£31,709

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +159% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +45.8%Real growth: +5.7%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 10.2%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£25,936

Full-time Only

£28,996

Full-time premium: +£3,060

Financial administrative occupations n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do financial administrative occupations n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Financial administrative occupations n.e.c. earn a median of £28,996 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £17,861 and £31,709.

Is £28,996 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for financial administrative occupations n.e.c.?

Entry-level financial administrative occupations n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £17,861, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £12,237.

Have financial administrative occupations n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median financial administrative occupations n.e.c. pay has risen from £20,799 to £28,996 — +39% in cash terms, or +1.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for financial administrative occupations n.e.c.?

Male financial administrative occupations n.e.c. earn a median £27,793 and female financial administrative occupations n.e.c. £24,958 — a gap of +10% in 2025.

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