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Payroll Officer Salary in Essex

How much does a payroll officer earn in Essex?

Average base salary in Essex

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Essex

Compare average payroll officer pay in Essex and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Essex This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
England£26,125 per yearView jobs
Enniskillen£26,125 per yearView jobs
Epsom£26,125 per yearView jobs
Evesham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Exeter£26,125 per yearView jobs
Exmouth£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Essex

How much does a payroll officer earn in Essex?

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

Essex 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 Essex?

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

How can a payroll officer in Essex increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Essex 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 Essex and nationally?

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

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