Salary guide
How much does a child protection officer make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£27,500 per year
per year in United Kingdom · NJC support staff scale
Child Protection Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location.
Where child protection officers earn the most across the UK.
Academy Trustee
Average
£28,500 per year
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Access Arrangements Assessor
Average
£28,500 per year
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Access Arrangements Coordinator
Average
£50,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs
Accounts Assistant
Average
£28,500 per year
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Activities Coordinator
Average
£50,000 per year
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Admin Assistant
Average
£27,500 per year
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The average salary for a child protection officer in the United Kingdom is £27,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £22,000 per year to £35,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Child Protection Officers in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Child Protection Officer pay is set by NJC support staff scale.
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