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Child Protection Officer Salary in County Down

How much does a child protection officer earn in County Down?

Average base salary in County Down

£25,850 per year

per year in County Down · 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 County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near County Down

Compare average child protection officer pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Cornwall£26,125 per yearView jobs
County Down This location£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in County Down

How much does a child protection officer earn in County Down?

The average salary for a child protection officer in County Down 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 County Down a well-paid area for child protection officers?

County Down 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 County Down?

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

How can a child protection officer in County Down increase their salary?

Child Protection Officers in County Down 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 County Down and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in County Down

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