Companies House salary 2026/27
Companies House keeps the register of UK companies and handles filings, so much of its work is processing and data quality. These are the median salaries it publishes, including an SCS figure.
Companies House salaries: median pay for AO to SCS
| Grade | Median | Take-home a month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £26,450 | £1,799 | 59 of 73 |
| EO | £30,060 | £2,005 | 76 of 92 |
| HEO | £41,960* | £2,658 | 23 of 93 |
| SEO | £47,820* | £2,989 | 53 of 93 |
| Grade 7 | £58,650* | £3,499 | 76 of 91 |
| Grade 6 | £74,240* | £4,195 | 65 of 84 |
| SCS | £90,000 | £4,899 | 52 of 58 |
Median full-time salary at 31 March 2026 from Cabinet Office Civil Service Statistics. * Our estimate from the official 2026 figure for the combined level and the 2025 figure for the grade. Rank compares Companies House with every department and agency that publishes a figure for that grade. Take-home is full time, alpha member, tax code 1257L, no student loan.
A standout at HEO, ordinary elsewhere
Its HEO median of £41,960 ranks 23rd of 93, which is far above the 76th of 92 placing at EO. A HEO here is paid 6% above the typical department's HEO and SEO median.
That lead disappears quickly: Grade 7 is 76th of 91, and Grade 6 is 65th of 84. If you are weighing a move up the grades, EO to HEO is where Companies House gives you the most, about £654 a month in take-home.
Against the typical department
| Grade | Companies House median | Typical department | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £26,450 | £28,100 | -£1,650 |
| EO | £30,060 | £32,460 | -£2,400 |
| HEO | £41,960 | £39,440 | +£2,520 |
| SEO | £47,820 | £48,220 | -£400 |
| Grade 7 | £58,650 | £63,110 | -£4,460 |
| Grade 6 | £74,240 | £78,270 | -£4,030 |
| SCS | £90,000 | £94,930 | -£4,930 |
The typical department is the middle one when every department and agency that publishes a figure for that grade is put in order, at 31 March 2026.
What each step up is worth
| Move | Extra gross a year | Extra take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| AO to EO | £3,610 | £206 |
| EO to HEO | £11,900 | £654 |
| HEO to SEO | £5,860 | £330 |
| SEO to Grade 7 | £10,830 | £510 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 6 | £15,590 | £696 |
| Grade 6 to SCS | £15,760 | £704 |
Extra take-home is smaller than the extra gross pay because of tax, National Insurance and the higher alpha contribution rate that applies as pay rises.
Grades with too few staff to publish a figure are left out. Companies House may also pay more in London and for specialist roles, and most departments have paid a 2026/27 award since 31 March 2026.
Common questions
How much does an AO earn at Companies House?
The median AO salary at Companies House was £26,450 at 31 March 2026, which is about £1,799 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an EO earn at Companies House?
The median EO salary at Companies House was £30,060 at 31 March 2026, which is about £2,005 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does a HEO earn at Companies House?
The median HEO salary at Companies House was about £41,960 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £2,658 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
Does Companies House pay more than other departments?
It depends on the grade. At HEO, Companies House ranks 23 of 93 departments that publish a figure. At SCS it ranks 52 of 58.
What pension do Companies House staff get?
Civil servants join the alpha pension scheme. You pay 4.6% to 8.05% of your pay depending on what you earn, and build 2.32% of your pensionable pay as pension each year.