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Autism Support Worker Salary in Leicester

How much does an autism support worker earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£20,640 per year

per year in Leicester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for autism support workers near Leicester

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

CityAverage autism support worker salaryJobs
Leicester This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leek£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about autism support worker pay in Leicester

How much does an autism support worker earn in Leicester?

The average salary for an autism support worker in Leicester is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Leicester tends to sit around 4% 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 Leicester?

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

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

Autism Support Workers in Leicester 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 Leicester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leicester it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Autism Support Worker jobs in Leicester

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