As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Museum Archivist in the United Kingdom is £29,415, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,264 to £33,227, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,264
50TH(Median)   £29,415
75TH   £33,227
Museum Archivist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Museum Archivist Salary £26,264 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Museum Archivist Salary £29,415 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Museum Archivist Salary £33,227 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Museum Archivist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Museum Archivist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Museum Archivist is about £29,415 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,451, and a weekly pay of around £566. Click the switch button below to see more details about Museum Archivist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Museum Archivists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Museum Archivist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,264 - £28,239, while Intermediate make £27,486 - £29,321, Senior earn £29,528 - £31,748, Specialist earn £30,837 - £33,227, Expert can reach £30,951 - £33,398 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Museum Archivist £27,628
Intermediate Level Museum Archivist £28,709
Senior Level Museum Archivist £30,951
Specialist Level Museum Archivist £32,374
Expert Level Museum Archivist £32,545
£27,628 0 yr
£28,709 < 2 yrs
£30,951 2-4 yrs
£32,374 5-8 yrs
£32,545 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 10%
Expert Level 11%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Museum Archivist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Museum Archivist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £31,768 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £29,633, and Manchester pays around £28,195 annually.

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