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Child Protection Officer Salary in Newcastle

How much does a child protection officer earn in Newcastle?

Average base salary in Newcastle

£25,850 per year

per year in Newcastle · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 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 Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Newcastle

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne£26,400 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£26,125 per yearView jobs
Durham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Newcastle This location£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Newcastle

How much does a child protection officer earn in Newcastle?

The average salary for a child protection officer in Newcastle is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Newcastle tends to sit around 6% 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 Newcastle?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Newcastle 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 Newcastle and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Newcastle it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

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