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Child Protection Officer Salary in Leicestershire

How much does a child protection officer earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£26,400 per year

per year in Leicestershire · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Leicestershire

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Leicestershire This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leicester£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leek£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leigh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Leicestershire

How much does a child protection officer earn in Leicestershire?

The average salary for a child protection officer in Leicestershire is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicestershire a well-paid area for child protection officers?

Leicestershire tends to sit around 4% 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 Leicestershire?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Leicestershire it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Child Protection Officer jobs in Leicestershire

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