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Child Protection Officer Salary in Melksham

How much does a child protection officer earn in Melksham?

Average base salary in Melksham

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Melksham

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Melksham This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Marlborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Marlow£26,125 per yearView jobs
Matlock£26,125 per yearView jobs
Melrose£26,125 per yearView jobs
Melton Mowbray£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Melksham

How much does a child protection officer earn in Melksham?

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

Melksham 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 Melksham?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Melksham 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 Melksham and nationally?

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

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