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Bursar Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a bursar earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£39,950 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC SCP 28–38

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£31,960 per year£39,950 per year£51,700 per year

Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for bursars near Northern Ireland

Compare average bursar pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage bursar salaryJobs
Northallerton£40,375 per yearView jobs
Northampton£40,375 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£40,375 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£40,375 per yearView jobs
Northwich£40,375 per yearView jobs
Norwich£40,375 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£39,950 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Bursar get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about bursar pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a bursar earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a bursar in Northern Ireland is £39,950 per year, typically ranging from £31,960 per year to £51,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for bursars?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a bursar in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Bursars in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £39,950 per year — a discount of £2,550 per year versus the UK average.

Bursar jobs in Northern Ireland

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