Average Library clerks and assistants Salary in Ipswich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Ipswich compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, library clerks and assistantss in the East were paid a median of £17,953. The national equivalent stands at £18,659, putting this region 3.8% below. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,953 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,451. Compared to the Ipswich average across all roles (£30,605), library clerks and assistantss take home 41.3% 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 Ipswich
Salary data is by ONS region. Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
The median library clerks and assistants salary in the East (which includes Ipswich) 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ipswich is £30,605. Library clerks and assistants in the East earn £17,953, which is 41.3% 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 Ipswich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.