Salary guide · Wales
How much does a bursar earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£39,950 per year
per year in Wales · NJC SCP 28–38
Financial officer of the school. Traditionally used in independent and grammar schools. Bursar pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average bursar pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a bursar in Wales is £39,950 per year, typically ranging from £31,960 per year to £51,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for bursars. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live bursar openings in Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Bursars in Wales 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.
Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Wales it's £39,950 per year — a discount of £2,550 per year versus the UK average.
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