Salary guide · Aberdeen
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Aberdeen?
Average base salary in Aberdeen
£44,180 per year
per year in Aberdeen · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range
Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Aberystwyth | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Aldershot | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeen This location | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeenshire | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Aberdeen is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for designated safeguarding leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Designated Safeguarding Leads in Aberdeen typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Aberdeen it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.
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