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School Business Manager Salary in 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)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,100 per year£46,075 per year£58,900 per year

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.

Highest paying cities for school business managers near Dorset

Compare average school business manager pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school business manager salaryJobs
Dorset This location£46,075 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£46,075 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£46,075 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£46,075 per yearView jobs
Dover£46,075 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£46,075 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£46,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Business Manager get paid in Dorset?

Frequently asked questions about school business manager pay in Dorset

How much does a school business manager earn in Dorset?

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.

Is Dorset a well-paid area for school business managers?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire school business managers in Dorset?

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

How can a school business manager in Dorset increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between school business manager pay in Dorset and nationally?

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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