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Finance Assistant Salary in East Lothian

How much does a finance assistant earn in East Lothian?

Average base salary in East Lothian

£36,575 per year

per year in East Lothian · 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 East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for finance assistants near East Lothian

Compare average finance assistant pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance assistant salaryJobs
East of England£39,270 per yearView jobs
East Midlands£36,960 per yearView jobs
East Lothian This location£36,575 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£36,575 per yearView jobs
East Grinstead£36,575 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£36,575 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£36,575 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about finance assistant pay in East Lothian

How much does a finance assistant earn in East Lothian?

The average salary for a finance assistant in East Lothian 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 East Lothian a well-paid area for finance assistants?

East Lothian 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 East Lothian?

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

How can a finance assistant in East Lothian increase their salary?

Finance Assistants in East Lothian 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 East Lothian and nationally?

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

Finance Assistant jobs in East Lothian

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