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Finance Officer Salary in Wales

How much does a finance officer earn in Wales?

Average base salary in Wales

£36,190 per year

per year in Wales · 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 Officer salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Finance Officer pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for finance officers near Wales

Compare average finance officer pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.

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

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Frequently asked questions about finance officer pay in Wales

How much does a finance officer earn in Wales?

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

Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales?

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

How can a finance officer in Wales increase their salary?

Finance Officers in Wales 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 Wales and nationally?

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

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