SOC 4151 Administrative occupations

Sales administrators Salary

Median salary £27,132 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £27,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For sales administrators, £28,745 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -26% versus the national average. Experienced sales administrators (top 25%) earn over £32,336.

About this role

Sales administrators and related occupations process sales orders, manage customer accounts, prepare quotations and support sales teams with administrative functions. They ensure orders are processed accurately and customers receive timely responses.

Key responsibilities

Processing sales orders and managing order fulfilment
Preparing quotations, proposals and sales documentation
Managing customer accounts and handling enquiries
Coordinating with warehouse, logistics and finance teams
Maintaining CRM systems and sales records

Qualifications and entry routes

No specific qualifications required. GCSEs or equivalent are typical entry requirements. CRM and ERP system experience is valued. Many enter through general administrative roles.

Career outlook

Steady demand across commercial organisations. CRM and digital sales support skills enhance career prospects.

Key skills

Order processing Customer service CRM systems Attention to detail Team coordination

Common industries

Manufacturing
Distribution
Professional services
Technology
All commercial sectors

Data coverage

SOC code 4151

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 49,000

Median Salary

£27,132

Mean Salary

£26,905

Jobs (000s)

49k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £22,764Median: £27,132P75: £32,336

P10: £13kP25: £23kMedian: £27kP75: £32kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£13,242

0-2 years

Mid Level

£22,764

3-7 years

Senior

£32,336

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +144% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +41.4%Real growth: +2.5%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 10.7%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£27,132

Full-time Only

£28,745

Full-time premium: +£1,613

Sales administrators salary: common questions

How much do sales administrators earn in the UK?

Sales administrators earn a median of £28,745 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £22,764 and £32,336.

Is £28,745 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for sales administrators?

Entry-level sales administrators typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £22,764, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £13,242.

Have sales administrators salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median sales administrators pay has risen from £20,292 to £28,745 — +42% in cash terms, or +3.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for sales administrators?

Male sales administrators earn a median £29,395 and female sales administrators £26,245 — a gap of +11% in 2025.

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