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Finance Assistant Salary in Wakefield

How much does a finance assistant earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£36,575 per year

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

Highest paying cities for finance assistants near Wakefield

Compare average finance assistant pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance assistant salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£36,575 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£36,575 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£36,575 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£36,575 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£36,575 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£36,575 per yearView jobs
Wales£36,190 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about finance assistant pay in Wakefield

How much does a finance assistant earn in Wakefield?

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

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

How can a finance assistant in Wakefield increase their salary?

Finance Assistants in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and nationally?

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

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