SOC 4142 Administrative occupations

Office supervisors Salary

Median salary £32,265 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £32,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For office supervisors, £33,174 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -15% versus the national average. Experienced office supervisors (top 25%) earn over £38,274.

About this role

Office supervisors coordinate and oversee administrative teams, ensuring office operations run smoothly and efficiently. They allocate work, monitor performance, train new staff and act as a bridge between management and administrative employees.

Key responsibilities

Supervising and coordinating administrative staff and workloads
Monitoring team performance and providing feedback
Training new staff on office procedures and systems
Ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards maintained
Reporting to management on team performance and operational issues

Qualifications and entry routes

Significant administrative experience is essential. ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) supervisory qualifications or equivalent are valued. Strong IT and organisational skills are required.

Career outlook

Steady demand for effective supervisors who can manage hybrid and remote teams. People management and digital workflow skills are increasingly important.

Key skills

Team supervision Workflow management Training and development Communication Problem-solving

Common industries

All sectors
Professional services
Public sector
Financial services
Healthcare

Data coverage

SOC code 4142

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 57,000

Median Salary

£32,265

Mean Salary

£33,639

Jobs (000s)

57k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £26,806Median: £32,265P75: £38,274

P10: £21kP25: £27kMedian: £32kP75: £38kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£20,913

0-2 years

Mid Level

£26,806

3-7 years

Senior

£38,274

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +83% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +39.3%Real growth: +0.9%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 14.7%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£32,265

Full-time Only

£33,174

Full-time premium: +£909

Office supervisors salary: common questions

How much do office supervisors earn in the UK?

Office supervisors earn a median of £33,174 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £26,806 and £38,274.

Is £33,174 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for office supervisors?

Entry-level office supervisors typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £26,806, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £20,913.

Have office supervisors salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median office supervisors pay has risen from £25,826 to £33,174 — +28% in cash terms, or -7.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for office supervisors?

Male office supervisors earn a median £35,625 and female office supervisors £30,386 — a gap of +15% in 2025.

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