- Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
- Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
- Conduct educational activities for school children.
- Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with
Museum assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.
Museum assistants typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Museum assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 25,632 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Museum assistant
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25,776 GBP
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25,424 GBP
Average salary for full-time Museum assistant
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25,632 GBP
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25,424 GBP
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25,776 GBP
Salary over time for Museum assistant
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24,079 GBP
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21,973 GBP
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19,819 GBP
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19,385 GBP
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20,838 GBP
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22,365 GBP
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25,632 GBP
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23,024 GBP
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29,290 GBP
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Future outlook for Museum assistants
Fair outlook
17 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
50% chance of automation in the future Museum assistant - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Museum assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Museum assistant.
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Museum assistant. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Museum assistant interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
