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Child Protection Officer Salary in Colchester

How much does a child protection officer earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£26,125 per year

per year in Colchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Colchester

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Colchester This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£26,125 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£26,125 per yearView jobs
Colne£26,125 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Colchester

How much does a child protection officer earn in Colchester?

The average salary for a child protection officer in Colchester is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Colchester tends to sit around 5% 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 Colchester?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Colchester 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 Colchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Colchester it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Child Protection Officer jobs in Colchester

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