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SOC 7220 Customer service occupations

Customer service supervisors Salary

Median salary £34,033 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £34,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For customer service supervisors, £35,723 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -8.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Customer service supervisors handle customer enquiries, complaints and requests, ensuring a positive experience and timely resolution. They communicate via telephone, email, chat or in person, following processes to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

  • Handling customer enquiries, complaints and requests
  • Resolving issues efficiently and escalating when necessary
  • Recording interactions and maintaining customer records
  • Meeting service level targets and quality standards
  • Providing product or service information to customers

Qualifications and entry routes

No specific qualifications are always required, but NVQ/Diploma in Customer Service, good communication skills and IT literacy are expected. Many roles provide on-the-job training.

Career outlook

AI and automation are transforming customer service, but complex, relationship-based sales and service roles remain in demand. Career progression often leads to management or specialist roles.

Key skills

Communication Problem-solving Patience IT proficiency Active listening

Common industries

  • Financial services
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities
  • Retail
  • Public sector

Data coverage

SOC code 7220
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2015–2025
Estimated jobs 18,000

Median Salary

£34,033

Mean Salary

£36,147

Jobs (000s)

18k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £21kP25: £27kMedian: £34kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£20,881

0-2 years

Mid Level

£27,262

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +28.4%Real growth: -7.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 6.8%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£34,033

Full-time Only

£35,723

Full-time premium: +£1,690

Customer service supervisors salary: common questions

How much do customer service supervisors earn in the UK?
Customer service supervisors earn a median of £35,723 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).
Is £35,723 a good salary in the UK?
For customer service supervisors, £35,723 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -8.0% versus the national average.
What is the starting salary for customer service supervisors?
Entry-level customer service supervisors typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £27,262, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £20,881.
Have customer service supervisors salaries kept up with inflation?
Since 2015, median customer service supervisors pay has risen from £27,544 to £35,723 — +30% in cash terms, or -6.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.
Is there a gender pay gap for customer service supervisors?
Male customer service supervisors earn a median £35,473 and female customer service supervisors £33,076 — a gap of +7.0% in 2025.

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