Salary guide · Durham
How much does a bursar earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£40,375 per year
per year in Durham · NJC SCP 28–38
Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average bursar pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a bursar in Durham is £40,375 per year, typically ranging from £32,300 per year to £52,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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 Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Bursars in Durham 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 Durham it's £40,375 per year — a discount of £2,125 per year versus the UK average.
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