SOC 9269 Elementary administration and service occupations

Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. Salary

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

For other elementary services occupations n.e.c., £25,344 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -35% versus the national average.

About this role

Other elementary services occupations not elsewhere classified include car park attendants, cloakroom attendants, trolley collectors, car wash workers, shoe shiners and other basic service roles providing practical support to customers and organisations.

Key responsibilities

Providing basic service and assistance to customers
Maintaining service areas and equipment
Collecting, organising and returning items or trolleys
Processing basic transactions and customer requests
Following health and safety procedures

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications are required. On-the-job training is provided.

Career outlook

Entry-level roles providing employment and transferable service skills. Demand varies by sector and location.

Key skills

Customer service Physical fitness Reliability Communication Basic numeracy

Common industries

Retail
Hospitality
Leisure
Transport
General services

Data coverage

SOC code 9269

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 11,000

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£17,817

Jobs (000s)

11k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +30.7%Real growth: +21.2%

Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do other elementary services occupations n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. earn a median of £25,344 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £25,344 a good salary in the UK?

For other elementary services occupations n.e.c., £25,344 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -35% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for other elementary services occupations n.e.c.?

Entry-level other elementary services occupations n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £23,370, though this varies by employer and region.

Have other elementary services occupations n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median other elementary services occupations n.e.c. pay has risen from £15,530 to £25,344 — +63% in cash terms, or +18% 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).