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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 9219Elementary administration and service occupations

Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. Salary

QUOTE · ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION OCCUPATIONS N.E.C.UK · 2025
£23,005
▼ 41% vs UK median (£39,039)
P25 £13,309
P75 £27,679
2015–2025 median▲ 77%

Median salary £23,005 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £23,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For elementary administration occupations n.e.c., £26,631 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -32% versus the national average. Experienced elementary administration occupations n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £27,679.

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About this role

Parking and civil enforcement occupations enforce parking regulations, issue penalty charge notices and monitor compliance with traffic management orders. They patrol designated areas and operate within legal frameworks.

Key responsibilities

  • Patrolling areas to enforce parking regulations
  • Issuing penalty charge notices for contraventions
  • Recording evidence including photographs
  • Providing information to the public on parking rules
  • Giving evidence at appeals and tribunals when required

Qualifications and entry routes

Civil enforcement officers receive council or contractor training. Understanding of Traffic Management Act 2004 is essential. Conflict resolution training is standard.

Career outlook

Technology (ANPR cameras, digital permits) is changing enforcement methods but foot patrols remain necessary. Transition to clean air zone enforcement creates new roles.

Key skills

Regulatory knowledgeAttention to detailConflict managementCommunicationEvidence recording

Common industries

  • Local authorities
  • Private parking enforcement
  • Hospitals
  • University campuses
  • Shopping centres

Data coverage

SOC code9219
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
Estimated jobs23,000
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Mean Salary
£21,226
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
23k
Data Years
11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £8kP25: £13kMedian: £23kP75: £28kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£7,984

0-2 years

Mid Level

£13,309

3-7 years

Senior

£27,679

8-15 years

Potential career growth: ▲ +247% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +77.1%Real growth: +28.3%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 37.5%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees
£23,005
Full-time Only
£26,631

Full-time premium: +£3,626

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Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do elementary administration occupations n.e.c. earn in the UK?
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. earn a median of £26,631 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £13,309 and £27,679.
Is £26,631 a good salary in the UK?
For elementary administration occupations n.e.c., £26,631 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -32% versus the national average. Experienced elementary administration occupations n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £27,679.
What is the starting salary for elementary administration occupations n.e.c.?
Entry-level elementary administration occupations n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £13,309, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £7,984.
Have elementary administration occupations n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?
Since 2015, median elementary administration occupations n.e.c. pay has risen from £16,287 to £26,631 — +64% in cash terms, or +18% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.
Is there a gender pay gap for elementary administration occupations n.e.c.?
Male elementary administration occupations n.e.c. earn a median £26,840 and female elementary administration occupations n.e.c. £16,766 — a gap of +38% in 2025.

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

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