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Child Protection Officer Salary in Highland

How much does a child protection officer earn in Highland?

Average base salary in Highland

£25,850 per year

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

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Highland

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Hillingdon£30,250 per yearView jobs
Hertfordshire£28,600 per yearView jobs
Hexham£26,125 per yearView jobs
High Wycombe£26,125 per yearView jobs
Hinckley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Hitchin£26,125 per yearView jobs
Highland This location£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Highland

How much does a child protection officer earn in Highland?

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

Highland 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 Highland?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Highland 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 Highland and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in Highland

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