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Autism Support Worker Salary in Durham

How much does an autism support worker earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£20,425 per year

per year in Durham · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Autism Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Autism Support Worker pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for autism support workers near Durham

Compare average autism support worker pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage autism support worker salaryJobs
Ealing£23,650 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Autism Support Worker get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about autism support worker pay in Durham

How much does an autism support worker earn in Durham?

The average salary for an autism support worker in Durham is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Durham a well-paid area for autism support workers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire autism support workers in Durham?

Live autism support worker openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an autism support worker in Durham increase their salary?

Autism Support Workers in Durham typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff 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 autism support worker pay in Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Durham it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

Autism Support Worker jobs in Durham

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