Average Library clerks and assistants Salary in Dacorum
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Dacorum 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. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £17,953 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £18,451. Compared to the Dacorum average across all roles (£18,675), library clerks and assistantss take home 3.9% less.
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.
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Library clerks and assistants salary in areas near Dacorum
Salary data is by ONS region. Dacorum 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 Dacorum?
The median library clerks and assistants salary in the East (which includes Dacorum) 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 Dacorum 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 Dacorum compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dacorum is £18,675. Library clerks and assistants in the East earn £17,953, which is 3.9% 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 Dacorum. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.