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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Aberdeen

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Aberdeen?

Average base salary in Aberdeen

£20,210 per year

per year in Aberdeen · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

Complex Needs Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Complex Needs Support Worker pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Aberdeen

Compare average complex needs support worker pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Aberdare£20,425 per yearView jobs
Aberystwyth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Aldershot£20,425 per yearView jobs
Aberdeen This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
Aberdeenshire£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Complex Needs Support Worker get paid in Aberdeen?

Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Aberdeen

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Aberdeen?

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Aberdeen is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Aberdeen a well-paid area for complex needs support workers?

Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for complex needs support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs support workers in Aberdeen?

Live complex needs support worker openings in Aberdeen rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a complex needs support worker in Aberdeen increase their salary?

Complex Needs Support Workers in Aberdeen 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 complex needs support worker pay in Aberdeen and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Aberdeen it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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