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School Accountant Salary in Chester

How much does a school accountant earn in Chester?

Average base salary in Chester

£27,075 per year

per year in Chester · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

School Accountant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical school accountant pay across the UK. School Accountant pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school accountants near Chester

Compare average school accountant pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school accountant salaryJobs
Chester This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chesham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Cheshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chesterfield£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chichester£27,075 per yearView jobs
Chippenham£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Accountant get paid in Chester?

Frequently asked questions about school accountant pay in Chester

How much does a school accountant earn in Chester?

The average salary for a school accountant in Chester is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Chester a well-paid area for school accountants?

Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school accountants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school accountants in Chester?

Live school accountant openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a school accountant in Chester increase their salary?

School Accountants in Chester typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 school accountant pay in Chester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Chester it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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