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Behaviour Support Worker Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£21,285 per year

per year in Edinburgh · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,255 per year

Behaviour Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Behaviour Support Worker pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour support workers near Edinburgh

Compare average behaviour support worker pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage behaviour support worker salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£21,285 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£21,285 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Livingston£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stirling£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dundee£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Behaviour Support Worker get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support worker pay in Edinburgh

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a behaviour support worker in Edinburgh is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for behaviour support workers?

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for behaviour support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire behaviour support workers in Edinburgh?

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

How can a behaviour support worker in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Behaviour Support Workers in Edinburgh 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 behaviour support worker pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.

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