Ofgem salary 2026/27
Ofgem regulates the gas and electricity markets in Great Britain. Its medians from AO to SCS are shown below.
Ofgem salaries: energy regulator pay by grade
| Grade | Median | Take-home a month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £25,690 | £1,756 | 65 of 73 |
| EO | £29,310 | £1,962 | 88 of 92 |
| HEO | £38,460* | £2,461 | 57 of 93 |
| SEO | £49,630* | £3,091 | 38 of 93 |
| Grade 7 | £54,080* | £3,346 | 91 of 91 |
| Grade 6 | £73,230* | £4,150 | 68 of 84 |
| SCS | £100,800 | £5,381 | 20 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 Ofgem 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.
Bottom of the table at Grade 7
Ofgem's Grade 7 median of £54,080 is 91st of 91, the lowest in the civil service for that grade. EO is also low at 88th of 92.
Pay is better at SEO, where it is 38th of 93, and at SCS, where it is 20th of 58 at £100,800. The odd pattern is that Grade 7 pays less than the typical department while SEO pays more, so an SEO who moves to Grade 7 here could gain very little. The take-home difference is only about £256 a month.
Against the typical department
| Grade | Ofgem median | Typical department | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £25,690 | £28,100 | -£2,410 |
| EO | £29,310 | £32,460 | -£3,150 |
| HEO | £38,460 | £39,440 | -£980 |
| SEO | £49,630 | £48,220 | +£1,410 |
| Grade 7 | £54,080 | £63,110 | -£9,030 |
| Grade 6 | £73,230 | £78,270 | -£5,040 |
| SCS | £100,800 | £94,930 | +£5,870 |
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 | £3,620 | £206 |
| EO to HEO | £9,150 | £499 |
| HEO to SEO | £11,170 | £630 |
| SEO to Grade 7 | £4,450 | £256 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 6 | £19,150 | £804 |
| Grade 6 to SCS | £27,570 | £1,231 |
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. Ofgem 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 Ofgem?
The median AO salary at Ofgem was £25,690 at 31 March 2026, which is about £1,756 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an EO earn at Ofgem?
The median EO salary at Ofgem was £29,310 at 31 March 2026, which is about £1,962 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does a HEO earn at Ofgem?
The median HEO salary at Ofgem was about £38,460 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £2,461 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
Does Ofgem pay more than other departments?
It depends on the grade. At SCS, Ofgem ranks 20 of 58 departments that publish a figure. At Grade 7 it ranks 91 of 91.
What pension do Ofgem 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.