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Child Protection Officer Salary in Southwark

How much does a child protection officer earn in Southwark?

Average base salary in Southwark

£32,450 per year

per year in Southwark · 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 Southwark is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Southwark

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

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Southwark This location£32,450 per yearView jobs
St Albans£28,600 per yearView jobs
Southampton£26,400 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs
Spalding£26,125 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Southwark

How much does a child protection officer earn in Southwark?

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

Southwark 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 Southwark?

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

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

Child Protection Officers in Southwark 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 Southwark and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in Southwark

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