Admin Officer

Illustrative calculators for Admin Officer within Councils, part of the Local Government sector. Pick a tool below to model pay, working patterns, leave, take-home pay or CPD. Then confirm anything important with your employer, contract or union.

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About this role

Find out more about the Admin Officer role within Councils and whether it would be the right role for you.

What is an Admin Officer?

An Admin Officer in local government supports services through reception, records, finance or office work. Pay is typically on NJC or local scales.

Typical demands, progression and balance

Council admin offers variety and public service. Pay and progression depend on authority and role. Progression to senior admin or officer is common.

Progression and pay

Admin Officer → Senior Admin → Team Lead. Use the calculators on this page to see how pay changes over time on local government scales.

Calculators for this role

Browse our career-focused calculators for those who work as an Admin Officer, covering pay progression, promotion paths, take-home pay, working patterns, leave, allowances and more. Click the calculators below to get started.

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