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Senior Finance Officer Salary in Durham

How much does a senior finance officer earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£36,575 per year

per year in Durham · NJC or trust-set operations scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£28,500 per year£36,575 per year£49,400 per year

Senior Finance Officer salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Senior Finance Officer pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for senior finance officers near Durham

Compare average senior finance officer pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage senior finance officer salaryJobs
Ealing£42,350 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£36,575 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£36,575 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£36,575 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£36,575 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£36,575 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£36,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Senior Finance Officer get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about senior finance officer pay in Durham

How much does a senior finance officer earn in Durham?

The average salary for a senior finance officer in Durham is £36,575 per year, typically ranging from £28,500 per year to £49,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Durham a well-paid area for senior finance officers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire senior finance officers in Durham?

Live senior finance officer openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a senior finance officer in Durham increase their salary?

Senior Finance Officers in Durham 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.

What's the difference between senior finance officer pay in Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Durham it's £36,575 per year — a discount of £1,925 per year versus the UK average.

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