Archivists and curators Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 11,000 employees
25th percentile
£26,308
Median
£31,490
Mean
£31,122
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £26,308 |
| Median | £31,490 |
| Mean | £31,122 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£601
Mean £600
Hourly
£17.12
Mean £18.34
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £601 | £600 |
| Hourly | £17.12 | £18.34 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Education sector are £620/week. Earnings grew +3.0% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,624£31,490
−Income tax
£315£3,784
−National Insurance
£126£1,514
=Take-home pay
£2,183£26,192
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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