Library clerks and assistants roles in the UK earn a median of £27,772 per year, equivalent to £15.44 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 8.1% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £21,054 to £37,717 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£27,772
as of 2025
Median Hourly Pay
£15.44
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£23,276 – £35,676
25th – 75th percentile
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Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or A-levels/H grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Information and Library Services are available at levels 2 and 3.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.