Records clerks and assistants roles in the UK earn a median of £28,550 per year, equivalent to £14.78 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 3.3% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £22,727 to £44,090 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£28,550
as of 2025
Median Hourly Pay
£14.78
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.3%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£25,181 – £33,709
25th – 75th percentile
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Records clerks and assistants maintain and update electronic and/or hard copy documents, correspondence and other records, and organise their storage.
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or equivalent qualifications. Training is normally provided on-the-job. Apprenticeships and NVQs/SVQs in Administration at levels 1 and 2 are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.