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School Business Manager Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a school business manager earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£45,590 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC SCP 32–43 (school-set)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£35,720 per year£45,590 per year£58,280 per year

Runs the non-teaching side of the school: finance, HR, premises, procurement. School Business Manager pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school business managers near Northern Ireland

Compare average school business manager pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school business manager salaryJobs
Northallerton£46,075 per yearView jobs
Northampton£46,075 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£46,075 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£46,075 per yearView jobs
Northwich£46,075 per yearView jobs
Norwich£46,075 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£45,590 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school business manager pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a school business manager earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a school business manager in Northern Ireland is £45,590 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £58,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for school business managers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a school business manager in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

School Business Managers in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £48,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £45,590 per year — a discount of £2,910 per year versus the UK average.

School Business Manager jobs in Northern Ireland

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