Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£46,530 per year
per year in Edinburgh · 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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Edinburgh is £46,530 per year, typically ranging from £37,620 per year to £57,420 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £46,530 per year — a discount of £470 per year versus the UK average.
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