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Senior Finance Officer Salary in Leicester

How much does a senior finance officer earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£36,960 per year

per year in Leicester · 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for senior finance officers near Leicester

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

CityAverage senior finance officer salaryJobs
Leicester This location£36,960 per yearView jobs
Leeds£36,960 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£36,960 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£36,575 per yearView jobs
Leek£36,575 per yearView jobs
Leigh£36,575 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£36,575 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about senior finance officer pay in Leicester

How much does a senior finance officer earn in Leicester?

The average salary for a senior finance officer in Leicester 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 Leicester a well-paid area for senior finance officers?

Leicester 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 Leicester?

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

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

Senior Finance Officers in Leicester 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 Leicester and nationally?

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

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