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Library Officer Salary in Chester

How much does a library officer earn in Chester?

Average base salary in Chester

£26,125 per year

per year in Chester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Library Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Library Officer pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for library officers near Chester

Compare average library officer pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage library officer salaryJobs
Chester This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chesham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Cheshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chesterfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chichester£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chippenham£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about library officer pay in Chester

How much does a library officer earn in Chester?

The average salary for a library officer in Chester is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Chester a well-paid area for library officers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire library officers in Chester?

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

How can a library officer in Chester increase their salary?

Library Officers in Chester typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff 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 library officer pay in Chester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Chester it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Library Officer jobs in Chester

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