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Child Protection Officer Salary in Sheffield

How much does a child protection officer earn in Sheffield?

Average base salary in Sheffield

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Sheffield

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Manchester£26,950 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Sheffield This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Rotherham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Barnsley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Chesterfield£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Sheffield

How much does a child protection officer earn in Sheffield?

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

Sheffield 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 Sheffield?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Sheffield 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 Sheffield and nationally?

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

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