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Bursar Salary in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a bursar earn in Bury St Edmunds?

Average base salary in Bury St Edmunds

£40,375 per year

per year in Bury St Edmunds · NJC SCP 28–38

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,300 per year£40,375 per year£52,250 per year

Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Bury St Edmunds is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for bursars near Bury St Edmunds

Compare average bursar pay in Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage bursar salaryJobs
Bury St Edmunds This location£40,375 per yearView jobs
Burnley£40,375 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£40,375 per yearView jobs
Bury£40,375 per yearView jobs
Buxton£40,375 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£40,375 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£40,375 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Bursar get paid in Bury St Edmunds?

Frequently asked questions about bursar pay in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a bursar earn in Bury St Edmunds?

The average salary for a bursar in Bury St Edmunds is £40,375 per year, typically ranging from £32,300 per year to £52,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Bury St Edmunds a well-paid area for bursars?

Bury St Edmunds tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for bursars. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire bursars in Bury St Edmunds?

Live bursar openings in Bury St Edmunds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a bursar in Bury St Edmunds increase their salary?

Bursars in Bury St Edmunds typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 28–38, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between bursar pay in Bury St Edmunds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Bury St Edmunds it's £40,375 per year — a discount of £2,125 per year versus the UK average.

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