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Head of Accounting Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a head of accounting earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£47,500 per year

per year in Kirkwall · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£38,950 per year£47,500 per year£57,950 per year

Head of Accounting salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Head of Accounting pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of accountings near Kirkwall

Compare average head of accounting pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of accounting salaryJobs
Lambeth£59,000 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£55,000 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£47,500 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£47,500 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£47,500 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£47,500 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£47,500 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Accounting get paid in Kirkwall?

Frequently asked questions about head of accounting pay in Kirkwall

How much does a head of accounting earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a head of accounting in Kirkwall is £47,500 per year, typically ranging from £38,950 per year to £57,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kirkwall a well-paid area for head of accountings?

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

Which schools and agencies hire head of accountings in Kirkwall?

Live head of accounting openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a head of accounting in Kirkwall increase their salary?

Head of Accountings in Kirkwall typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between head of accounting pay in Kirkwall and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Kirkwall it's £47,500 per year — a discount of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Accounting jobs in Kirkwall

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