Annual Salary
£22,000 to £34,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Pensions administrators handle the day-to-day running of pension schemes and life insurance policies.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
There will be
2.3% fewer Pensions administrator jobs in 2027.
In this role you could:
You could work in a contact centre or in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to do an advanced apprenticeship as a workplace pension administrator or a financial services administrator.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an assistant administrator and do training on the job with organisations like the Pensions Management Institute and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
You can apply directly for vacancies. Employers will expect you to be good with numbers, know how to use common office software and be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. Some companies may prefer you to have at least two A levels.
Previous experience in customer service, accounts or office work would also be helpful.
You can find more advice about working in pensions from Pension Careers.
You could further your career with a qualification in pensions administration or calculations.
With experience, you could become a team leader, supervisor or pensions manager. With further study, you could qualify as a financial adviser.
You'll need: