Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a finance assistant earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£36,575 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC or trust-set operations scale
Finance Assistant salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Finance Assistant pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average finance assistant pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average finance assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £36,575 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £36,575 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £36,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £36,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £36,575 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £36,575 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £36,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a finance assistant in Dorset is £36,575 per year, typically ranging from £28,500 per year to £49,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for finance assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live finance assistant openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Finance Assistants in Dorset 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.
Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Dorset it's £36,575 per year — a discount of £1,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live finance assistant vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Finance Assistant jobs in DorsetLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.