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Finance Assistant Salary in Chelmsford

How much does a finance assistant earn in Chelmsford?

Average base salary in Chelmsford

£36,575 per year

per year in Chelmsford · NJC or trust-set operations scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£28,500 per year£36,575 per year£49,400 per year

Finance Assistant salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Finance Assistant pay in Chelmsford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for finance assistants near Chelmsford

Compare average finance assistant pay in Chelmsford and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance assistant salaryJobs
Chelmsford This location£36,575 per yearView jobs
Castlereagh£36,575 per yearView jobs
Ceredigion£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chatham£36,575 per yearView jobs
Cheltenham£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chesham£36,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Finance Assistant get paid in Chelmsford?

Frequently asked questions about finance assistant pay in Chelmsford

How much does a finance assistant earn in Chelmsford?

The average salary for a finance assistant in Chelmsford is £36,575 per year, typically ranging from £28,500 per year to £49,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Chelmsford a well-paid area for finance assistants?

Chelmsford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for finance assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire finance assistants in Chelmsford?

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

How can a finance assistant in Chelmsford increase their salary?

Finance Assistants in Chelmsford typically increase pay by moving up NJC or trust-set operations scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between finance assistant pay in Chelmsford and nationally?

Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Chelmsford it's £36,575 per year — a discount of £1,925 per year versus the UK average.

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