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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Greater London

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£24,725 per year

per year in Greater London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,850 per year£24,725 per year£28,175 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Greater London

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

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Greater London This location£24,725 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£23,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£21,285 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£20,425 per yearView jobs
Grays£20,425 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Greenock£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Greater London

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Greater London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,175 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Greater London pays complex needs support workers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs support workers in Greater London?

Live complex needs support worker openings in Greater London 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 Greater London increase their salary?

Complex Needs Support Workers in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between complex needs support worker pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.

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