Rewards
Prospects - a rewarding future
As an Assistant Statistician we would expect you to progress by competing for promotion to Statistician (Grade 7) within six years of appointment or sooner, and the selection board will be looking for the potential to reach even higher levels. Promotion prospects for Statistical Officers are also excellent, with all promotion on merit. You can reach the Senior Civil Service whichever route you select.
Salary
Salary scales vary from department to department.
In London, average starting pay is around £26,000 for Assistant Statistician, £24,000 for Statistical Officer and Temporary Statistical Officer.
Regionally, average starting pay is around £24,000 for Assistant Statistician, £22,000 for Statistical Officer and Temporary Statistical Officer.
Some departments operate a flexible starting pay policy to recognise previous experience and qualifications.
Increases in pay depend purely on performance. Once you achieve promotion to Statistician, starting salaries average around £40,000 and progress to a maximum of around £53,000.
