Average Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
In 2025, personal assistants and other secretariess working in the London took home a median salary of £41,039 — that's 62.6% above the national average of £25,233. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £41,039 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £35,257. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), personal assistants and other secretariess take home 38.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £41,039 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,257 — 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 personal assistants and other secretaries salary in City of London?
The median personal assistants and other secretaries salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £41,039 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does personal assistants and other secretaries pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Personal assistants and other secretaries in the London earn 62.6% above the national median of £25,233. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is personal assistants and other secretaries 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. Personal assistants and other secretaries in the London earn £41,039, which is 38.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for personal assistants and other secretariess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.