Child Protection Officer Salary in West Lothian

The average salary for a child protection officer in West Lothian is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

West Lothian 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.

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

Child Protection Officers in West Lothian 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.

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