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Salary And Conditions

  • The range of typical starting salaries falls between £17,000 and £25,000. In central London, starting salaries can range from £22,000 to around £30,000.
  • Salaries at senior level/with experience are around £25,000 to £33,000. Salaries in central London can range from £30,000 to £50,000, depending on the level of experience and the type of business.
  • Salaries depend on the size and nature of the employing organisation, as well as on geographical location.
  • Additional benefits may include a company pension scheme, season ticket loan, private health insurance, sports or gym membership and subsidised lunches.
  • Working hours are mainly 9am to 5pm, depending on the type of organisation. It may be necessary to work overtime during peak times and when deadlines are close.
  • There is frequent contact with people, either face to face or by phone or email
  • Part-time work, flexible hours and career breaks are all possible.
  • Some personal assistants choose to register with agencies and move between organisations on short-term contracts. Hourly rates vary but average around £15 to £25 an hour, depending on the location and sector. This provides less job security but more flexibility and the scope to gain a wide variety of experience.
  • Despite the personal nature of the role, self-employment is possible for those with considerable experience. Virtual assistants work from home giving their time in blocks to a range of clients
  • Men are currently underrepresented in this occupation.
  • Jobs are quite widely available in most large towns and cities, but less so in rural areas. The most prestigious posts tend to be based in London.
  • The Job May Be Very Stressful At Times, As It Can Sometimes Involve Dealing With Difficult Or Demanding People, Often At Very Senior Levels, And The Work Is Always Focused On The Needs Of The Manager. Being A PA Means Working Very Closely With One Person And Any Problems They Are Having With Their Work May Impact On You.
  • The Support Nature Of The Role Also Means That The PA’s Contribution To Projects May Not Always Be Recognised Across The Organisation. Some PAs Find This Aspect Of Their Work Frustrating.
  • Travel Within A Working Day, Absence From Home Overnight And Overseas Work Or Travel Are Uncommon But May Be Required To Attend External Meetings And Conferences Or To Research Facilities.