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Payroll Officer Salary in Chelmsford

How much does a payroll officer earn in Chelmsford?

Average base salary in Chelmsford

£26,125 per year

per year in Chelmsford · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Chelmsford

Compare average payroll officer pay in Chelmsford and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Chelmsford This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Castlereagh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ceredigion£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chatham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Cheltenham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chesham£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Payroll Officer get paid in Chelmsford?

Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Chelmsford

How much does a payroll officer earn in Chelmsford?

The average salary for a payroll officer in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford a well-paid area for payroll officers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire payroll officers in Chelmsford?

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

How can a payroll officer in Chelmsford increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Chelmsford 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 payroll officer pay in Chelmsford and nationally?

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

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