Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a senior finance officer earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£38,115 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC or trust-set operations scale
Senior Finance Officer salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Senior Finance Officer pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average senior finance officer pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a senior finance officer in Cardiff is £38,115 per year, typically ranging from £29,700 per year to £51,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for senior finance officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Senior Finance Officers in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up NJC or trust-set operations scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £38,115 per year — a discount of £385 per year versus the UK average.
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