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Payroll Officer Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a payroll officer earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£25,850 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 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 Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Scottish Borders

Compare average payroll officer pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Sandown£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£26,125 per yearView jobs
Seaford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Seaham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£25,850 per yearView jobs
Scotland£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a payroll officer earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a payroll officer in Scottish Borders is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for payroll officers?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% 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 Scottish Borders?

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

How can a payroll officer in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

Payroll Officer jobs in Scottish Borders

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