Salary guide · England
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£44,650 per year
per year in England · 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 England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in England is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England tends to sit around 5% 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 England 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 England it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.
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