Average Archivists and curators Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median archivists and curators salary in the London reached £35,317, sitting 6.7% above the national median of £33,096. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £35,317 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,341. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, archivists and curatorss earn 47.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £35,317 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,341 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Archivists and curators salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average archivists and curators salary in City of London?
The median archivists and curators salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £35,317 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does archivists and curators pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Archivists and curators in the London earn 6.7% above the national median of £33,096. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is archivists and curators a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Archivists and curators in the London earn £35,317, which is 47.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for archivists and curatorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.