HM Land Registry salary 2026/27
HM Land Registry registers ownership of land and property in England and Wales, so much of its work is casework and data. These are its median salaries from AA to SCS.
HM Land Registry salaries by grade
| Grade | Median | Take-home a month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | £25,560* | £1,749 | 18 of 26 |
| AO | £27,130* | £1,838 | 47 of 73 |
| EO | £32,120 | £2,122 | 51 of 92 |
| HEO | £40,140* | £2,556 | 35 of 93 |
| SEO | £47,350* | £2,962 | 58 of 93 |
| Grade 7 | £65,720* | £3,815 | 31 of 91 |
| Grade 6 | £80,910* | £4,493 | 29 of 84 |
| SCS | £94,930 | £5,119 | 29 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 HM Land Registry 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.
Improving as you move up
Land Registry is below average at AA and AO, ranking 18th of 26 and 47th of 73. It improves at HEO to 35th of 93 and at Grade 7 to 31st of 91.
Grade 6 is 29th of 84 at £80,910, and SCS is 29th of 58. The step from HEO to SEO is worth about £406 a month in take-home.
Against the typical department
| Grade | HM Land Registry median | Typical department | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | £25,560 | £27,440 | -£1,880 |
| AO | £27,130 | £28,100 | -£970 |
| EO | £32,120 | £32,460 | -£340 |
| HEO | £40,140 | £39,440 | +£700 |
| SEO | £47,350 | £48,220 | -£870 |
| Grade 7 | £65,720 | £63,110 | +£2,610 |
| Grade 6 | £80,910 | £78,270 | +£2,640 |
| SCS | £94,930 | £94,930 | +£0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA to AO | £1,570 | £89 |
| AO to EO | £4,990 | £284 |
| EO to HEO | £8,020 | £434 |
| HEO to SEO | £7,210 | £406 |
| SEO to Grade 7 | £18,370 | £852 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 6 | £15,190 | £678 |
| Grade 6 to SCS | £14,020 | £626 |
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. HM Land Registry 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 AA earn at HM Land Registry?
The median AA salary at HM Land Registry was about £25,560 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £1,749 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an AO earn at HM Land Registry?
The median AO salary at HM Land Registry was about £27,130 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £1,838 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an EO earn at HM Land Registry?
The median EO salary at HM Land Registry was £32,120 at 31 March 2026, which is about £2,122 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
Does HM Land Registry pay more than other departments?
It depends on the grade. At Grade 7, HM Land Registry ranks 31 of 91 departments that publish a figure. At AA it ranks 18 of 26.
What pension do HM Land Registry 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.