Welsh Revenue Authority salary 2026/27
The Welsh Revenue Authority collects and manages devolved taxes in Wales, including Land Transaction Tax. It is a small body and publishes five grades, AO to Grade 7.
Welsh Revenue Authority salaries by grade
| Grade | Median | Take-home a month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £29,290 | £1,961 | 27 of 73 |
| EO | £31,890 | £2,109 | 55 of 92 |
| HEO | £39,750* | £2,534 | 40 of 93 |
| SEO | £50,280* | £3,127 | 33 of 93 |
| Grade 7 | £73,060 | £4,143 | 14 of 91 |
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 Welsh Revenue Authority 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.
Welsh Government AO pay, a stronger Grade 7
The Authority's AO median of £29,290 matches the Welsh Government. Its other grades differ: EO is 55th of 92, HEO 40th of 93 and SEO 33rd of 93.
Grade 7 is its best placing at 14th of 91, with a median of £73,060. A move from SEO to Grade 7 adds about £1,015 a month in take-home.
Against the typical department
| Grade | Welsh Revenue Authority median | Typical department | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £29,290 | £28,100 | +£1,190 |
| EO | £31,890 | £32,460 | -£570 |
| HEO | £39,750 | £39,440 | +£310 |
| SEO | £50,280 | £48,220 | +£2,060 |
| Grade 7 | £73,060 | £63,110 | +£9,950 |
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 | £2,600 | £148 |
| EO to HEO | £7,860 | £425 |
| HEO to SEO | £10,530 | £594 |
| SEO to Grade 7 | £22,780 | £1,015 |
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. Welsh Revenue Authority 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 Welsh Revenue Authority?
The median AO salary at Welsh Revenue Authority was £29,290 at 31 March 2026, which is about £1,961 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an EO earn at Welsh Revenue Authority?
The median EO salary at Welsh Revenue Authority was £31,890 at 31 March 2026, which is about £2,109 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does a HEO earn at Welsh Revenue Authority?
The median HEO salary at Welsh Revenue Authority was about £39,750 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £2,534 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
Does Welsh Revenue Authority pay more than other departments?
It depends on the grade. At Grade 7, Welsh Revenue Authority ranks 14 of 91 departments that publish a figure. At EO it ranks 55 of 92.
What pension do Welsh Revenue Authority 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.