How much does a Librarian earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Librarian in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 32,304 to GBP 37,111 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 499 job listings

Salary Guide

Librarian Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 499 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£32,304 - £37,111

Median salary

£32,304 - £37,111

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£22k

25th percentile£27k

Median£32k

75th percentile£37k

90th percentile£43k

50% of professionals earn between £27,199 - £37,111 GBP

The median salary is £32,304

Top cities

London101 job openings

Top companies hiring

Slough Borough Council7

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Librarian

499 job openings

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The average salary for a Librarian in United Kingdom is GBP 32,304 - GBP 37,111 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 34,708 per year, based on 499 active job listings.

The cities with the most Librarian job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Bristol, Epsom, Gateshead, Slough. London leads with 101 job openings.

Leading employers for Librarian roles in United Kingdom include Slough Borough Council.

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