SOC 2020 · 4141
Office managers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £25,401 |
| 25th | £31,205 |
| 50th | £38,630 |
| 75th | £50,494 |
| 90th | £62,480 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £25,401 | £31,205 | £38,630 | £50,494 | £62,480 |
| East 2025 | — | — | £34,820 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £34,390 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £47,297 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £34,676 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Office managers plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of offices within commercial, industrial and other non-governmental organisations and public agencies. (National and local government office managers are classified to unit group 3561: Public services associate professionals.)
Typical tasks
plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities
advises on the handling of all correspondence and enquiries relating to accounts, sales, statistical and vacancy records
ensures that procedures for considering, issuing, amending and endorsing insurance policies are adhered to
plans, organises and co-ordinates the activities and resources of other offices not elsewhere classified including box offices, other ticket offices and accommodation bureaux
Entry routes and qualifications
Some employers may require A-level or equivalent qualifications, although entry will usually be possible with GCSEs/S grades, other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Professional qualifications are available in some areas of work.