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SOC 4214 Secretarial and related occupations

Company secretaries and administrators Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

About this role

Company secretaries and administrators at this level provide corporate governance and compliance support, maintaining statutory records, preparing board papers, managing company filings and ensuring organisations meet their legal and regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities

  • Maintaining statutory registers and company records
  • Preparing and filing documents with Companies House
  • Supporting board and committee meeting administration
  • Managing share register and shareholder communications
  • Ensuring compliance with company law and governance requirements

Qualifications and entry routes

ICSA (now CGI — Chartered Governance Institute) qualifications at certificate or diploma level are valued. Experience in corporate governance and company law knowledge are essential.

Career outlook

Increasing governance complexity and regulatory requirements sustain demand. ESG reporting and corporate governance reform are expanding the scope of these roles.

Key skills

Company law knowledge Governance procedures Companies House filings Board support Regulatory compliance

Common industries

  • Listed companies
  • Private companies
  • Professional services
  • Public sector bodies
  • Membership organisations

Data coverage

SOC code 4214
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2015–2025
Estimated jobs 14,000

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£23,249

Jobs (000s)

14k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £10,025
P10: --P25: £10kMedian: --P75: --P90: --

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +18.4%Real growth: -9.4%