Salary guide · Birmingham
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Birmingham?
Average base salary in Birmingham
£46,060 per year
per year in Birmingham · 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 Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham This location | £46,060 per year | View jobs |
| Leicester | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| Nottingham | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| Wolverhampton | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Coventry | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Birmingham
Average
£46,060 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in BirminghamDeputy Head Pastoral in Birmingham
Average
£61,250 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in BirminghamThe average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Birmingham is £46,060 per year, typically ranging from £37,240 per year to £56,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birmingham tends to sit around 2% 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham it's £46,060 per year — a discount of £940 per year versus the UK average.
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