Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 147,000 employees
10th percentile
£6,143
25th percentile
£12,000
Median
£24,500
Mean
£25,130
75th percentile
£34,913
90th percentile
£45,311
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £6,143 |
| 25th percentile | £12,000 |
| Median | £24,500 |
| Mean | £25,130 |
| 75th percentile | £34,913 |
| 90th percentile | £45,311 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£474
Mean £480
Hourly
£15.49
Mean £17.67
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £474 | £480 |
| Hourly | £15.49 | £17.67 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Employment patterns
- 69% of Personal assistants work full-time
- 6% are self-employed
- 97.9% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,042£24,500
−Income tax
£199£2,386
−National Insurance
£80£954
=Take-home pay
£1,763£21,160
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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