Salary guide · Chester
How much does a bursar earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£40,375 per year
per year in Chester · NJC SCP 28–38
Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average bursar pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average bursar salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a bursar in Chester is £40,375 per year, typically ranging from £32,300 per year to £52,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for bursars. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live bursar openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Bursars in Chester 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.
Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Chester it's £40,375 per year — a discount of £2,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live bursar vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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