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SOC 4142 Administrative occupations

Office supervisors Salary

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

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 2021–2025
Estimated jobs 57,000

Median Salary

£32,265

Mean Salary

£33,639

Jobs (000s)

57k

Data Years

5 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 (2021-2025)

Nominal growth: +22.0%Real growth: -1.1%

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