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Child Protection Officer Salary in Belfast

How much does a child protection officer earn in Belfast?

Average base salary in Belfast

£25,850 per year

per year in Belfast · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 per year

Child Protection Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Child Protection Officer pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Belfast

Compare average child protection officer pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Lisburn£26,125 per yearView jobs
Newtownabbey£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£26,125 per yearView jobs
Antrim£26,125 per yearView jobs
Newry£26,125 per yearView jobs
Belfast This location£25,850 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Child Protection Officer get paid in Belfast?

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Belfast

How much does a child protection officer earn in Belfast?

The average salary for a child protection officer in Belfast is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Belfast a well-paid area for child protection officers?

Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for child protection officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire child protection officers in Belfast?

Live child protection officer openings in Belfast rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a child protection officer in Belfast increase their salary?

Child Protection Officers in Belfast 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 child protection officer pay in Belfast and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Belfast it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

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