Who is the FDA for?
FDA membership is available to staff in all government departments, agencies and arms-length bodies who are either:
- Grades HEO (or equivalent)and above;
- On the Civil Service Fast Stream scheme, or equivalent training schemes; or
- Working for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at any grade.
We have members from across the public sector, and across the country. Whether you work in policy or operations, Leeds or Belfast, HR or finance, the House of Commons or the Ministry of Justice, you can become part of the FDA.
How much does FDA membership cost?
We charge monthly subscriptions on a sliding scale, based on your salary and your grade. We collect subscriptions one month in arrears.
| Annual Basic Salary |
Monthly cost |
| Up to £15,500 |
£6.50 |
| £15,501 to £33,500 |
£13.35 |
| £33,501 to £47,000 |
£20.00 |
| £47,001 to £70,500 |
£28.50 |
| £70,501 to £88,000 |
£30.85 |
| More than £88,001 |
£33.75 |
Hours/
week |
Monthly cost
|
| Up to and including 24 |
£8.00 |
More than 24
|
£16.50 |
Apprentice Economists receive their first six months
free, then pay according to the Keystone rate.
Assistant Statisticians receive their first six months
free, then pay according to their salaries.