Average National government administrative occupations Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
The going rate for national government administrative occupationss in the London? £38,780 at the median in 2025. That compares to £31,363 nationally — a gap of 23.6% above. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £38,780 stretches to roughly £33,316 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, national government administrative occupationss earn 42.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £38,780 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,316 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average national government administrative occupations salary in City of London?
The median national government administrative occupations salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £38,780 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does national government administrative occupations pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
National government administrative occupations in the London earn 23.6% above the national median of £31,363. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is national government administrative occupations a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. National government administrative occupations in the London earn £38,780, which is 42.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for national government administrative occupationss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.