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Bursar Salary in Greater London

How much does a bursar earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£48,875 per year

per year in Greater London · NJC SCP 28–38

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£39,100 per year£48,875 per year£63,250 per year

Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for bursars near Greater London

Compare average bursar pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage bursar salaryJobs
Greater London This location£48,875 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£46,750 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£42,075 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£40,375 per yearView jobs
Grays£40,375 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£40,375 per yearView jobs
Greenock£40,375 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about bursar pay in Greater London

How much does a bursar earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a bursar in Greater London is £48,875 per year, typically ranging from £39,100 per year to £63,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for bursars?

Greater London pays bursars around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 28–38.

Which schools and agencies hire bursars in Greater London?

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

How can a bursar in Greater London increase their salary?

Bursars in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 28–38, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between bursar pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Greater London it's £48,875 per year — a premium of £6,375 per year versus the UK average.

Bursar jobs in Greater London

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