SOC 9233 Elementary administration and service occupations

Exam invigilators Salary

Median salary £1,902 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £10,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For exam invigilators, £1,902 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -95% versus the national average.

About this role

Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers clean, press and finish garments, textiles and linen using washing machines, dry cleaning equipment, presses and finishing equipment. They handle a range of fabrics and ensure items are returned in excellent condition.

Key responsibilities

Sorting and processing garments and textiles for cleaning
Operating washing machines, dry cleaning and pressing equipment
Spotting and treating stains
Finishing and pressing garments to high standards
Managing customer orders and maintaining records

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications required. On-the-job training provided. Guild of Cleaners and Launderers provides industry qualifications and standards.

Career outlook

Traditional dry cleaning faces competition from home washing machines and eco-alternatives. Commercial and industrial laundry services maintain steady demand.

Key skills

Fabric knowledge Machine operation Stain treatment Pressing and finishing Customer service

Common industries

Dry cleaning shops
Commercial laundries
Hotel laundries
NHS linen services
Garment care specialists

Data coverage

SOC code 9233

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 19,000

Median Salary

£1,902

Mean Salary

£2,671

Jobs (000s)

19k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £1,121Median: £1,902

P10: --P25: £1kMedian: £2kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£1,121

0-2 years

Mid Level

£1,121

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +10.5%Real growth: +3.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Exam invigilators salary: common questions

How much do exam invigilators earn in the UK?

Exam invigilators earn a median of £1,902 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £1,902 a good salary in the UK?

For exam invigilators, £1,902 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -95% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for exam invigilators?

Entry-level exam invigilators typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £1,121, though this varies by employer and region.

Have exam invigilators salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2023, median exam invigilators pay has risen from £1,721 to £1,902 — +11% in cash terms, or +3.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

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