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Child Protection Officer Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a child protection officer earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£26,400 per year

per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Portsmouth

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portree£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portrush£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£26,125 per yearView jobs
Powys£26,125 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Portsmouth

How much does a child protection officer earn in Portsmouth?

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

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in Portsmouth

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