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Child Protection Officer Salary in Dumfries

How much does a child protection officer earn in Dumfries?

Average base salary in Dumfries

£26,125 per year

per year in Dumfries · 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 Dumfries is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Dumfries

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Dumfries This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dromore£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dudley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dumbarton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dumfries and Galloway£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dundonald£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dundee£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Dumfries

How much does a child protection officer earn in Dumfries?

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

Dumfries 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 Dumfries?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Dumfries 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 Dumfries and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in Dumfries

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