Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a school business manager earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£46,075 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC SCP 32–43 (school-set)
Runs the non-teaching side of the school: finance, HR, premises, procurement. School Business Manager pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school business manager pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school business manager salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £46,075 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £46,075 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £46,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £46,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £46,075 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £46,075 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £46,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school business manager in Dorset is £46,075 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school business managers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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School Business Managers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 32–43 (school-set), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £48,500 per year. In Dorset it's £46,075 per year — a discount of £2,425 per year versus the UK average.
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