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Payroll Officer Salary in Merton

How much does a payroll officer earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£30,250 per year

per year in Merton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£30,250 per year£38,500 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Merton

Compare average payroll officer pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Merton This location£30,250 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Merton

How much does a payroll officer earn in Merton?

The average salary for a payroll officer in Merton is £30,250 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £38,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for payroll officers?

Merton pays payroll officers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire payroll officers in Merton?

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

How can a payroll officer in Merton increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Merton 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 officer pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Merton it's £30,250 per year — a premium of £2,750 per year versus the UK average.

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