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Senior Finance Officer Salary in Leeds

How much does a senior finance officer earn in Leeds?

Average base salary in Leeds

£36,960 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£28,800 per year£36,960 per year£49,920 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for senior finance officers near Leeds

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

CityAverage senior finance officer salaryJobs
Manchester£37,730 per yearView jobs
Leeds This location£36,960 per yearView jobs
York£36,960 per yearView jobs
Bradford£36,575 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£36,575 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£36,575 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£36,190 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about senior finance officer pay in Leeds

How much does a senior finance officer earn in Leeds?

The average salary for a senior finance officer in Leeds is £36,960 per year, typically ranging from £28,800 per year to £49,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds?

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

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

Senior Finance Officers in Leeds 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 Leeds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Leeds it's £36,960 per year — a discount of £1,540 per year versus the UK average.

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