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SOC 4152 Administrative occupations

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

Typing speed and accuracy Data verification IT systems Concentration Attention to detail

Common industries

  • All sectors
  • Healthcare (NHS)
  • Financial services
  • Public sector
  • Research organisations

Data coverage

SOC code 4152
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2021–2025
Estimated jobs 16,000

Median Salary

£26,534

Mean Salary

£25,969

Jobs (000s)

16k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £13kP25: £21kMedian: £27kP75: £30kP90: --

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)

Nominal growth: +42.3%Real growth: +15.0%

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

Data entry administrators salary: common questions

How much do data entry administrators earn in the UK?
Data entry administrators earn a median of £28,316 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £20,510 and £29,778.
Is £28,316 a good salary in the UK?
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.
What is the starting salary for data entry administrators?
Entry-level data entry administrators typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £20,510, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £12,585.
Have data entry administrators salaries kept up with inflation?
Since 2021, median data entry administrators pay has risen from £20,368 to £28,316 — +39% in cash terms, or +12% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.
Is there a gender pay gap for data entry administrators?
Male data entry administrators earn a median £28,328 and female data entry administrators £24,138 — a gap of +15% in 2025.

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