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Payroll Officer Salary in Preston

How much does a payroll officer earn in Preston?

Average base salary in Preston

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Preston

Compare average payroll officer pay in Preston and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Preston This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£26,125 per yearView jobs
Powys£26,125 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£26,125 per yearView jobs
Prestwich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Prestwick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Pwllheli£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Preston

How much does a payroll officer earn in Preston?

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

Preston 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 Preston?

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

How can a payroll officer in Preston increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Preston 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 Preston and nationally?

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

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