Salary guide · Merton
How much does a bursar earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£46,750 per year
per year in Merton · NJC SCP 28–38
Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average bursar pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average bursar salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £46,750 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £40,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a bursar in Merton is £46,750 per year, typically ranging from £37,400 per year to £60,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays bursars around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 28–38.
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Bursars in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 28–38, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Merton it's £46,750 per year — a premium of £4,250 per year versus the UK average.
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