School secretaries Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 38,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
£13,730
Median
£21,756
Mean
£21,037
75th percentile
£26,224
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | £13,730 |
| Median | £21,756 |
| Mean | £21,037 |
| 75th percentile | £26,224 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£440
Mean £416
Hourly
£13.57
Mean £14.44
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £440 | £416 |
| Hourly | £13.57 | £14.44 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,813£21,756
−Income tax
£153£1,837
−National Insurance
£61£735
=Take-home pay
£1,599£19,184
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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