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Payroll Manager Salary in London

How much does a payroll manager earn in London?

Average base salary in London

£31,625 per year

per year in London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£25,300 per year£31,625 per year£40,250 per year

Payroll Manager pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Payroll Manager pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for payroll managers near London

Compare average payroll manager pay in London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll manager salaryJobs
Inner London£32,450 per yearView jobs
City of London£32,450 per yearView jobs
Westminster£32,450 per yearView jobs
Camden£32,450 per yearView jobs
London This location£31,625 per yearView jobs
Outer London£30,250 per yearView jobs
London Fringe£28,875 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about payroll manager pay in London

How much does a payroll manager earn in London?

The average salary for a payroll manager in London is £31,625 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £40,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is London a well-paid area for payroll managers?

London pays payroll managers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire payroll managers in London?

Live payroll manager openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a payroll manager in London increase their salary?

Payroll Managers in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between payroll manager pay in London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In London it's £31,625 per year — a premium of £4,125 per year versus the UK average.

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