Salary guide · Reading
How much does a bursar earn in Reading?
Average base salary in Reading
£44,200 per year
per year in Reading · NJC SCP 28–38
Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average bursar pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a bursar in Reading is £44,200 per year, typically ranging from £35,360 per year to £57,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Reading pays bursars around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 28–38.
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Bursars in Reading 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 Reading it's £44,200 per year — a premium of £1,700 per year versus the UK average.
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