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Finance Assistant Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a finance assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£36,190 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC or trust-set operations scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£28,200 per year£36,190 per year£48,880 per year

Finance Assistant salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Finance Assistant pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for finance assistants near Northern Ireland

Compare average finance assistant pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance assistant salaryJobs
Northallerton£36,575 per yearView jobs
Northampton£36,575 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£36,575 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£36,575 per yearView jobs
Northwich£36,575 per yearView jobs
Norwich£36,575 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£36,190 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about finance assistant pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a finance assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a finance assistant in Northern Ireland is £36,190 per year, typically ranging from £28,200 per year to £48,880 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for finance assistants?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a finance assistant in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Finance Assistants in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £36,190 per year — a discount of £2,310 per year versus the UK average.

Finance Assistant jobs in Northern Ireland

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