Pensions administrator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Pensions administrators handle the day-to-day running of pension schemes and life insurance policies.

  • Interview clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan.  
  • Answer clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.  
  • Recommend to clients strategies in cash management, insurance
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Pensions administrators typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Pensions administrator you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
24,056 GBP *
per year
15,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Pensions administrator

  • 24,763 GBP
  • 23,414 GBP
Average salary for part-time Pensions administrator
Average salary for full-time Pensions administrator

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  • 14,732 GBP
  • 13,922 GBP
  • 24,056 GBP
  • 23,414 GBP
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Salary over time for Pensions administrator

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 22,586 GBP
  • 23,269 GBP
  • 22,627 GBP
  • 22,562 GBP
  • 23,574 GBP
  • 26,033 GBP
  • 24,056 GBP
  • 23,909 GBP
  • 28,259 GBP
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Future outlook for Pensions administrators

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37 000+ jobs available
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3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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58% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Pensions administrator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 52% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 35% of people in this role have a Post-baccalaureate certificate 
  • 4% of people in this role have a Less than high school diploma

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Business and Administration.

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • the ability to sell products and services
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • persistence and determination
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Pensions administrator

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Things to highlight for your Pensions administrator interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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