Is payroll officer pay in Washington higher than the UK average?

payroll officer pay in Washington tracks roughly 5% below the UK average — regional cost-of-living adjustments and local demand explain most of the gap.

Which nearby cities pay payroll officers more than Washington?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Washington" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Washington

Payroll Officer Salary in Washington

How much does a payroll officer earn in Washington?

Average base salary in Washington

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Washington

Compare average payroll officer pay in Washington and neighbouring areas.

City	Average payroll officer salary	Jobs
Watford	£28,600 per year	View jobs
Washington This location	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Warrington	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Warwick	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Warwickshire	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Wellingborough	£26,125 per year	View jobs
Wellington	£26,125 per year	View jobs

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Access Arrangements Coordinator in Washington

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£47,500 per year

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£27,075 per year

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Activities Coordinator in Washington

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£47,500 per year

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Admin Assistant in Washington

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£26,125 per year

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Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Washington

How much does a payroll officer earn in Washington?

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

Washington 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 Washington?

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

How can a payroll officer in Washington increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Washington 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 Washington and nationally?

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

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