Data entry administrators Salary
Median salary £26,534 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 data entry administrators, £28,316 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -27% versus the national average. Experienced data entry administrators (top 25%) earn over £29,778.
About this role
Data entry administrators input, verify and maintain data within organisational databases and systems. They ensure data accuracy, process information from various sources and support data quality management across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Entering data accurately into databases and systems
- Verifying data accuracy and correcting errors
- Processing information from forms, documents and digital sources
- Running data quality checks and reports
- Supporting data migration and system update projects
Qualifications and entry routes
Good typing speed and accuracy are essential. GCSEs or equivalent are typically required. IT proficiency and experience with data entry systems and spreadsheets are necessary.
Career outlook
Automation and OCR technology are reducing routine data entry requirements, though demand remains for accurate processing of complex or unstructured data.
Key skills
Common industries
- All sectors
- Healthcare (NHS)
- Financial services
- Public sector
- Research organisations
Data coverage
Median Salary
£26,534
Mean Salary
£25,969
Jobs (000s)
16k
Data Years
5 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£12,585
0-2 years
Mid Level
£20,510
3-7 years
Senior
£29,778
8-15 years
Potential career growth: +137% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2021-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 14.8%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£26,534
Full-time Only
£28,316
Full-time premium: +£1,782
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Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).
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