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Bursar Salary in Southampton

How much does a bursar earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£40,800 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC SCP 28–38

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,640 per year£40,800 per year£52,800 per year

Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for bursars near Southampton

Compare average bursar pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage bursar salaryJobs
Southwark£50,150 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£40,800 per yearView jobs
South West England£40,800 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£40,800 per yearView jobs
South Shields£40,375 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£40,375 per yearView jobs
Southport£40,375 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Bursar get paid in Southampton?

Frequently asked questions about bursar pay in Southampton

How much does a bursar earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a bursar in Southampton is £40,800 per year, typically ranging from £32,640 per year to £52,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southampton a well-paid area for bursars?

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

How can a bursar in Southampton increase their salary?

Bursars in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Southampton it's £40,800 per year — a discount of £1,700 per year versus the UK average.

Bursar jobs in Southampton

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