Average Library clerks and assistants Salary in East Hertfordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How East Hertfordshire compares
The median pay for library clerks and assistantss in the East stood at £17,953 in 2025, placing them 3.8% below the UK-wide figure of £18,659. 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. The all-jobs average in East Hertfordshire is £32,293. By comparison, library clerks and assistantss earn 44.4% less than the typical worker locally.
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 East Hertfordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Hertfordshire 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 East Hertfordshire?
The median library clerks and assistants salary in the East (which includes East Hertfordshire) 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 East Hertfordshire 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 East Hertfordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Hertfordshire is £32,293. Library clerks and assistants in the East earn £17,953, which is 44.4% 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 East Hertfordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.