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Payroll Officer Salary in Chester

How much does a payroll 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

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

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Chester

Compare average payroll officer pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll 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 payroll officer pay in Chester

How much does a payroll officer earn in Chester?

The average salary for a payroll 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 payroll officers?

Chester 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 Chester?

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

How can a payroll officer in Chester increase their salary?

Payroll 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 payroll 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.

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