Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a child protection officer earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£27,225 per year
per year in Edinburgh · NJC support staff scale
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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average child protection officer pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Edinburgh
Average
£28,215 per year
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Average
£49,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a child protection officer in Edinburgh is £27,225 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £34,650 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for child protection officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live child protection officer openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Child Protection Officers in Edinburgh 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.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £27,225 per year — a discount of £275 per year versus the UK average.
Live child protection officer vacancies in Edinburgh from schools, trusts and agencies.
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