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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Southampton

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

Average base salary in Southampton

£20,640 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Southampton

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

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Southwark£25,370 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Southampton

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

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

Complex Needs Support Workers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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