Salary guide · Merton
How much does a deputy designated safeguarding lead earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£51,700 per year
per year in Merton · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average deputy designated safeguarding lead pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £51,700 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy designated safeguarding lead in Merton is £51,700 per year, typically ranging from £41,800 per year to £63,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays deputy designated safeguarding leads around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range.
Live deputy designated safeguarding lead openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads in Merton typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Merton it's £51,700 per year — a premium of £4,700 per year versus the UK average.
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