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Child Protection Officer Salary in Lerwick

How much does a child protection officer earn in Lerwick?

Average base salary in Lerwick

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Lerwick

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Lewisham£32,450 per yearView jobs
Leicester£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£26,400 per yearView jobs
Lerwick This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leigh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lewes£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Lerwick

How much does a child protection officer earn in Lerwick?

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

Lerwick 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 Lerwick?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Lerwick 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 Lerwick and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in Lerwick

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