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United Kingdom office workers have been forced to accommodate significant changes to their working routines in recent years, with the rise of flexible and remote working models contributing to continued variability in what exactly constitutes a \u2018normal\u2019 work schedule. The same can be said for salaries across multiple industries, as employers look to remain competitive in the current jobs market and entice full time employees back to the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So where exactly do things currently stand, in real salary terms, for UK office workers? We extensively researched national statistics surrounding this topic to determine the average salary of 10 common office jobs, as well as the averages seen in 2018, to illustrate how compensation has evolved in offices across the UK in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n Most of the salary data we\u2019ve collected has come from<\/span> Prospects.ac.uk<\/span><\/a> \u2013 the UK\u2019s biggest graduate careers website, with more than two million monthly site visitors. The job types we\u2019ve chosen are from a broad enough cross-section across industries to be indicative of what salary your office job might command, even if it\u2019s not specifically listed, so read on to get the full picture!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a335,600<\/span><\/a> (with graduates expecting an annual salary of \u00a323,700 and senior CAs expecting up to \u00a360K)<\/span><\/p>\n Current salaries for Chartered Accountant roles depend on the location and size of the company you work for, with cities and major financial hubs commanding higher salaries. Like many office jobs in the UK, London offers the highest paid CA jobs, with locations such as Derby and Oxford also providing notable compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n The average Chartered Accountant in 2018 earned<\/span> a salary of \u00a334,637<\/span><\/a>. So, there\u2019s been some growth in average Chartered Accountant salaries in the UK, but generally not enough to combat inflation.<\/span><\/p>\n Chartered accountancy is a growth profession, where employee earnings are highly commensurate with experience and the prestige of the company that you work for. There is, however, much competition for the top jobs, so workers aspiring for these lofty positions must be prepared for sacrifices. A<\/span> study from Leap Scholar<\/span><\/a> estimates 80,000 accounting jobs to be created in the next three decades. So the outlook for job security, at least \u2013 with the numerous job opportunities \u2013 is good for those considering this profession.<\/span><\/p>\n There are many jobs that fall under the consultant title umbrella. A few of the most common ones that can serve to illustrate Consultant salary expectations in the UK are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a340,000<\/span><\/a>. For those in younger age groups, Junior Management Consultants can expect to earn average salaries in the \u00a327,500 range. After having attained significant experience, senior position\u2019s base salaries can reach up to \u00a3125,000, prior to bonuses.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a336,000. With a<\/span> range of \u00a332K to \u00a340K<\/span><\/a> expected for experienced professionals. Graduate IT Consultants in the UK can expect to earn an average salary of \u00a325,000. While senior positions average at \u00a360,000, tending to top out at \u00a380,000.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a325,000 base salary<\/span><\/a>, excluding bonuses and commission. Entry-level positions are usually offered north or south of \u00a317,500 and managing consultants with more than a decade of experience can command base salaries exceeding \u00a340,000. Recruitment Consultancy remuneration is heavily predicated on commission, so, with average commissions included, regular Recruitment Consultants can earn up to \u00a338K. Managers can earn salaries of \u00a360K and upwards.<\/span><\/p>\n Similarly, as stated prior, salaries will vary depending on location and size of the operation, with major population centres and larger global firms offering higher take home compensation packages. Like most roles, London offers the highest base salaries and bonuses for Recruitment Consultants in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n A Management Consultant back in 2018, working at KPMG to illustrate a market standard, could expect an<\/span> average base remuneration of \u00a332,000<\/span><\/a>. While employment at a more prestigious global firm, like Deloitte, could net a starting Management Consultant a maximum base of \u00a339,500.<\/span><\/p>\n As with the consultant job title, Engineers come in many shapes and forms and are employed in a variety of industries. Most of the time, they find their roles split up between working in the field and working from an office.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a345,000 for somewhat seasoned operators<\/span><\/a>, with entry level positions tending to be offered in the \u00a319,500 range. Once a level of seniority is reached, average salaries offered hover around \u00a360K, but can exceed \u00a370K.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a330,000<\/span><\/a> for workers with some years of experience under their belt. Graduates can expect salaries around \u00a324,000 and mid-level Lead Engineers earn an average of \u00a342,500. More senior positions, such as Chief Engineers, earn salaries in the \u00a352,500 range and can sometimes earn \u00a360K plus.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a337,500<\/span><\/a>, and this usually tops out at an annual salary of \u00a350K for experienced practitioners with the same job title. Graduates can expect to start on \u00a318,000 and an average of \u00a357,500 is attainable for senior and management level Software Engineers, with top remuneration packages sometimes exceeding \u00a370K.<\/span><\/p>\n The salaries stated above for Engineers will depend on the size of the company and industry that the role exists in. Jobs in the resource and tech sectors usually command higher pay, with roles centred around oil and gas often in demand.<\/span><\/p>\n According to<\/span> UK survey data in 2018<\/span><\/a>, the annual average earnings amongst all Engineers at all stages of their careers, and across disciplines, was \u00a347,896. In the highest paid sector of oil and gas, this rose to an average of \u00a353,900.<\/span><\/p>\n Again, management positions cover a broad range of industries and speciality areas. We\u2019ve chosen three of the most common office-based management positions to hopefully give a sufficient idea of the general salaries that can be expected as a Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a340,000<\/span><\/a> is the mid-range offering, but this can top out at \u00a350K. People who are just starting out as Office Managers can expect salaries between \u00a318K and \u00a330K, with \u00a324,000 being the average for those newer to the profession.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a326,500 is the<\/span> ballpark figure<\/span><\/a> expected for graduate Business Development Managers (BDMs). Mid-level managers with a few years of experience can command salaries of around \u00a345K and up to \u00a360K. While senior-level BDMs can earn in the region of \u00a380,000.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting<\/span> salaries for Project Managers<\/span><\/a> often hover around \u00a327,500. After acquiring extensive experience and seniority, Project Managers can earn around \u00a360K, with higher earners even reaching upwards of \u00a380,000.<\/span><\/p>\n The average salaries presented are based on statistics derived from publicly available job data, and there will be variability depending on the size of company, industry, and location. For instance, Marketing Managers generally earn less than IT Managers.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2018<\/span><\/a>, Office Managers earned, on average, starting salaries of \u00a322,156. Compared to the current average of \u00a324,000 for newer managers, Office Managers have seen a fairly significant jump in their expected pay rates. This is especially encouraging after the recent dip in average incomes across the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n Directors oversee a range of departments across industries. Attaining such a position will generally always entail decades of dedication to your profession, with much of the experience gained in upper management, often across multiple companies. Since these positions are particularly atypical to the average UK office worker\u2019s experience, salaries fluctuate dramatically depending on the size of the company and industry it occupies. Below, we\u2019ve chosen a range of director positions that should hopefully serve to broadly illustrate these positions\u2019 expected salaries.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a386,000<\/span><\/a> without commission or additional compensation. A starting salary usually commences at \u00a338K, but can exceed a base of \u00a3145K for some of the highest paid positions occupied by the most experienced individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a3105,000<\/span><\/a> and topping out at \u00a3120K, not including any bonuses. This will also depend on the skills and experience of the director.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a398,700<\/span><\/a>. The starting salary that a Marketing Director can expect is \u00a363K on average, and remuneration can get over \u00a3170K for more seasoned Marketing Directors with superior track records. Taking a figure of \u00a3170K for the highest paid jobs would see the average weekly earnings of Marketing Directors sitting at roughly \u00a33,250 prior to tax.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a3100,000 is the usual ceiling<\/span><\/a> for directors in this category.<\/span><\/p>\n On average, Sales Directors earned salaries of<\/span> \u00a361,890 in 2018<\/span><\/a>. In the same year, this figure rose up to \u00a399,390, not even including commissions (which could tack on a further \u00a347,219 to total take-home compensation).<\/span><\/p>\n Compared to recent Sales Director salaries, this is a pretty significant jump in base wages to now, especially when considering the sluggish general market growth in wages across the UK during this same time period.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a337,500 for qualified professionals<\/span><\/a>. Trainee Financial Advisors earn around \u00a326K, while more senior positions earn around \u00a360,000. Seasoned Wealth Managers overseeing portfolios of major retail and private banks can earn upwards of \u00a3100,000. It should be noted that these figures aren\u2019t inclusive of tacked-on commissions and performance bonuses that can be awarded at each pay level.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2018, the UK\u2019s average salary for Financial Advisors was a<\/span> base rate of \u00a335,849 per annum<\/span><\/a>, along with the all but guaranteed commissions calculated from the numbers of policies or mortgages sold.<\/span><\/p>\n This is another broad category for professions in the UK, encompassing the digital, PR, advertising and creative spheres. Below is a sample of the average salaries for marketing related professions:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a337,500 can be expected<\/span><\/a> for Advertising Copywriters with a few years of experience. Entry-level positions are usually offered at around \u00a322,500 and senior roles can command salaries up to \u00a390K.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a326,000<\/span><\/a>. Entry-level positions such as those of Digital Marketing Assistants have salaries usually hovering around \u00a320K, with more experienced Marketing Officers and Coordinators earning up to \u00a330K. Advancing to the level of Senior Marketing Manager can result in salaries as high as \u00a340,000.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a321,000 for PR Officers starting out. With a few years\u2019 experience under the belt, it tops out at<\/span> roughly \u00a324,000<\/span><\/a>. On average, Senior PR Officers earn around \u00a332,500. Account managers usually earn up to \u00a340K, and PR professionals in senior management positions attract salaries up to \u00a3100K.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Peeking back to 2018, Marketing Coordinators just starting out their careers could expect an<\/span> average salary of \u00a321,744<\/span><\/a>. Progressing to the title of Executive back then could net you an average of \u00a323,101. Rising to the level of Marketing Manager saw an increase to \u00a332,668 on average.<\/span><\/p>\n There has been a surge in demand for Receptionists across the UK as businesses place more emphasis on having physical workplaces, despite the increased demand for flexible work arrangements and the additional volume of remote workers. There hasn\u2019t really been any diminishment in the value that having physical business premises can offer, especially as a trust factor. With this in mind, many businesses are currently placing value on (at the very least) having a receptionist employed as a first point of contact for visitors and callers.<\/span><\/p>\n Serving as the current middle-of-the-road expected salary for Receptionists in the UK,<\/span> \u00a324,500 is roughly how much receptionists can estimate to take home<\/span><\/a> in 2022. Without a jump in job title and responsibilities, Receptionists can usually max out their earning potential at \u00a326,500.<\/span><\/p>\n Similar to other professions, the particular industry you\u2019re employed in (and the job\u2019s location) will have a moderate impact on the expected salary range for Receptionists, with London providing the highest pay and best opportunities for attaining career progression.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2018, the median salary for a Receptionist in the UK was<\/span> \u00a317,753<\/span>, with the top-end positions hitting a maximum base of \u00a325K in London. Comparing to the current market standard of \u00a324,500 for somewhat experienced professionals, this is probably <\/span>the most significant jump in wages we\u2019ve seen across our analysis<\/b>, further speaking to the high demand for Receptionists currently seen in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n Administrators can be found in virtually all industries across the UK, serving as a core component of any business looking to remain organised and efficient. Complete with a relatively low barrier to entry, salaries for these roles are often on the lower-end of the UK office worker compensation spectrum.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a317,500<\/span>. In the capital of London, the average can reach \u00a322,000. As an Administrator accrues experience and more responsibilities, their salaries can rise to as much as \u00a340K.<\/span><\/p>\n From Payscale\u2019s 2018 data, the average Office Administrator earned<\/span> \u00a317,158<\/span><\/a>. Their salaries didn\u2019t have much growth potential, only rising up to \u00a323,237 for the most experienced individual with this job title. Progressing to a full Office Manager, however, could have boosted this further, especially when taking into account profit share and bonuses which ranged between \u00a315,489 and up to \u00a332,371.<\/span><\/p>\n There are a wide range of jobs that fall under the definition of Civil Service. We\u2019ve included salary details for some of the more typically office-based ones below:<\/span><\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/primeofficespace.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CA-PrimeOfficeSpace.jpg\")
<\/p>\nAverage Chartered Accountant salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Chartered Accountant salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Chartered Accountant salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAverage Consultant salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Management Consultant salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average IT Consultant salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Recruitment Consultant salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Consultant salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAverage UK Engineer salary<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Network Engineer salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Mechanical Engineer salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Software Engineer salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Engineer salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAverage Manager salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Office Manager salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Business Development Manager salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Project Manager salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Manager salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAverage Director salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Sales Director salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Finance Director salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Marketing Director salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average PR Director salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Sales Director salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAverage salary of a Financial Advisor UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Financial Advisor salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Financial Advisor salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/h2>\nAverage Marketing salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Advertising Copywriter salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Digital Marketer salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Average Public Relations Officer salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Marketing salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAverage Receptionist salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Receptionist salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Receptionist salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAverage Administrator salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Administrator salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n
Administrator salaries in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAverage Civil Servant salary in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n
Average Policy Officer salary in 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n