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Child Protection Officer Salary in Lewisham

How much does a child protection officer earn in Lewisham?

Average base salary in Lewisham

£32,450 per year

per year in Lewisham · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£25,960 per year£32,450 per year£41,300 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 Lewisham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Lewisham

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Lewisham This location£32,450 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lewes£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leyland£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lichfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Limavady£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Lewisham

How much does a child protection officer earn in Lewisham?

The average salary for a child protection officer in Lewisham is £32,450 per year, typically ranging from £25,960 per year to £41,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Lewisham pays child protection officers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire child protection officers in Lewisham?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Lewisham typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between child protection officer pay in Lewisham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Lewisham it's £32,450 per year — a premium of £4,950 per year versus the UK average.

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