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Salary guide · Orkney Islands

Payroll Officer Salary in Orkney Islands

How much does a payroll officer earn in Orkney Islands?

Average base salary in Orkney Islands

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Orkney Islands

Compare average payroll officer pay in Orkney Islands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Orkney Islands This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Okehampton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Oldham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Omagh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ormskirk£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ossett£26,125 per yearView jobs
Oswestry£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Orkney Islands

How much does a payroll officer earn in Orkney Islands?

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

Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands?

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

How can a payroll officer in Orkney Islands increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands and nationally?

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

Payroll Officer jobs in Orkney Islands

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