Average Library clerks and assistants Salary in Chelmsford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Chelmsford compares
For library clerks and assistantss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £17,953. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,659 — making this 3.8% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £17,953 stretches to roughly £18,451 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010, so library clerks and assistantss sit 43.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,953 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,451 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Library clerks and assistants salary across UK regions
Library clerks and assistants salary in areas near Chelmsford
Salary data is by ONS region. Chelmsford is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average library clerks and assistants salary in Chelmsford?
The median library clerks and assistants salary in the East (which includes Chelmsford) is £17,953 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does library clerks and assistants pay in Chelmsford compare to the UK average?
Library clerks and assistants in the East earn 3.8% below the national median of £18,659. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is library clerks and assistants a well-paid job in Chelmsford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010. Library clerks and assistants in the East earn £17,953, which is 43.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for library clerks and assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Chelmsford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.