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Child Protection Officer Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a child protection officer earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Kirkwall

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Lambeth£32,450 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£30,250 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£26,125 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£26,125 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Kirkwall

How much does a child protection officer earn in Kirkwall?

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

Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in Kirkwall

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