Average School secretaries Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
A school secretaries working in the East could expect a median salary of £22,803 in 2025 — 2.9% above the national figure of £22,155. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £22,803 has an effective purchasing power closer to £23,436. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), school secretariess take home 19.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £22,803 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,436 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average school secretaries salary in Norwich?
The median school secretaries salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £22,803 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does school secretaries pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
School secretaries in the East earn 2.9% above the national median of £22,155. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is school secretaries a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. School secretaries in the East earn £22,803, which is 19.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for school secretariess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.