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Payroll Officer Salary in West Sussex

How much does a payroll officer earn in West Sussex?

Average base salary in West Sussex

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for payroll officers near West Sussex

Compare average payroll officer pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage payroll officer salaryJobs
West Midlands£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Sussex This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£26,125 per yearView jobs
Westbury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about payroll officer pay in West Sussex

How much does a payroll officer earn in West Sussex?

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

West Sussex 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 West Sussex?

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

How can a payroll officer in West Sussex increase their salary?

Payroll Officers in West Sussex 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 West Sussex and nationally?

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

Payroll Officer jobs in West Sussex

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