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Payroll Officer Salary in Watford

How much does a payroll officer earn in Watford?

Average base salary in Watford

£28,600 per year

per year in Watford · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 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 Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near Watford

Compare average payroll officer pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
Watford This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Warwick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Warwickshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
Washington£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wellingborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wellington£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wells£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in Watford

How much does a payroll officer earn in Watford?

The average salary for a payroll officer in Watford is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Watford a well-paid area for payroll officers?

Watford pays payroll officers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire payroll officers in Watford?

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

How can a payroll officer in Watford increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in Watford typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between payroll officer pay in Watford and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Watford it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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