Average Library clerks and assistants Salary in South Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How South Cambridgeshire compares
If you're a library clerks and assistants in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £17,953. That's 3.8% below what library clerks and assistantss earn nationally (£18,659). 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. The all-jobs average in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. By comparison, library clerks and assistantss earn 56.6% 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 South Cambridgeshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire?
The median library clerks and assistants salary in the East (which includes South Cambridgeshire) 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 South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. Library clerks and assistants in the East earn £17,953, which is 56.6% 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 South Cambridgeshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.