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Payroll Officer Salary in Dorset

How much does a payroll officer earn in Dorset?

Average base salary in Dorset

£26,125 per year

per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Dorset

Compare average payroll officer pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Dorset This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£26,125 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dover£26,125 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Dorset

How much does a payroll officer earn in Dorset?

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

Dorset 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 Dorset?

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

How can a payroll officer in Dorset increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Dorset 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 Dorset and nationally?

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

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