Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (Revised), Court Officers, 1660-1837. Originally published by University of London, London, 2006.
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'The household below stairs: Paymaster 1782-1837', in Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (Revised), Court Officers, 1660-1837, (London, 2006) pp. 407-408. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/office-holders/vol11/pp407-408 [accessed 20 April 2024]
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Paymaster 1782–1837
The office of paymaster of the household was created in 1782 after the abolition of the cofferer's place. Appointments were made by royal warrant. The remuneration, which was intended to cover the employment of a clerk, was originally fixed at £450. It was increased to £800 in 1813. (fn. 1)
In 1782 two assistants to the paymaster were appointed by lord steward's warrant at £80 and £60, respectively. These offices were abolished in the following year. (fn. 2)
The necessary woman to the paymaster was appointed by the clerks of the household in rotation. In 1815 she made £20 per annum. (fn. 3)