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Payroll Officer Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a payroll officer earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£26,400 per year

per year in Portsmouth · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Portsmouth

Compare average payroll officer pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portree£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portrush£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£26,125 per yearView jobs
Powys£26,125 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Portsmouth

How much does a payroll officer earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a payroll officer in Portsmouth is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for payroll officers?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% 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 Portsmouth?

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

How can a payroll officer in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Portsmouth it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Payroll Officer jobs in Portsmouth

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