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Child Protection Officer Salary in West Midlands (county)

How much does a child protection officer earn in West Midlands (county)?

Average base salary in West Midlands (county)

£26,400 per year

per year in West Midlands (county) · 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 West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near West Midlands (county)

Compare average child protection officer pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
West Midlands (county) This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£26,125 per yearView jobs
Westbury£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Child Protection Officer get paid in West Midlands (county)?

Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in West Midlands (county)

How much does a child protection officer earn in West Midlands (county)?

The average salary for a child protection officer in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) a well-paid area for child protection officers?

West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county)?

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

How can a child protection officer in West Midlands (county) increase their salary?

Child Protection Officers in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) and nationally?

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

Child Protection Officer jobs in West Midlands (county)

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