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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Merton

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

Average base salary in Merton

£23,650 per year

per year in Merton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£23,650 per year£26,950 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Merton

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

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Merton This location£23,650 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Merton

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

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Merton is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Merton pays complex needs support workers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

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

Live complex needs support worker openings in Merton 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 Merton increase their salary?

Complex Needs Support Workers in Merton 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 Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Merton it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.

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