SOC 9219 Elementary administration and service occupations

Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. Salary

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.

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 knowledge Attention to detail Conflict management Communication Evidence recording

Common industries

Local authorities
Private parking enforcement
Hospitals
University campuses
Shopping centres

Data coverage

SOC code 9219

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 23,000

Median Salary

£23,005

Mean Salary

£21,226

Jobs (000s)

23k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £13,309Median: £23,005P75: £27,679

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)

Adjust for inflation

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

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?

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).