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Finance Officer Salary in Chester

How much does a finance officer earn in Chester?

Average base salary in Chester

£36,575 per year

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

Highest paying cities for finance officers near Chester

Compare average finance officer pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance officer salaryJobs
Chester This location£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chesham£36,575 per yearView jobs
Cheshire£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chesterfield£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chichester£36,575 per yearView jobs
Chippenham£36,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about finance officer pay in Chester

How much does a finance officer earn in Chester?

The average salary for a finance officer in Chester 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 Chester a well-paid area for finance officers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire finance officers in Chester?

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

How can a finance officer in Chester increase their salary?

Finance Officers in Chester 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 officer pay in Chester and nationally?

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

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