AO salary guide
Civil Service pay at AO (Administrative Officer) varies by department, location (including London weighting), and whether the role sits on a specialist pay framework.
Important
This site does not publish live salary bands. Treat the job advert and the hiring department's pay information as authoritative. Figures change with pay awards and location.
What usually affects take-home
- National vs London or other location allowances.
- Pension contributions under the Civil Service pension arrangements.
- Specialist skills allowances where advertised.
Alongside pay
Candidates often weigh flexible working, development and the nature of the work. For application craft at this grade, start with the AO hub.