Salary guide · Kent
How much does a child protection officer earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£26,125 per year
per year in Kent · 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 Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average child protection officer pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average child protection officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Kent This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kelso | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kendal | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Keswick | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kettering | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kidderminster | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a child protection officer in Kent is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent 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.
Live child protection officer openings in Kent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Child Protection Officers in Kent 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 Kent it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live child protection officer vacancies in Kent from schools, trusts and agencies.
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