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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£46,530 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£37,620 per year£46,530 per year£57,420 per year

Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near Greater Manchester

Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
Greater London£54,050 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£51,700 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£46,530 per yearView jobs
Grays£44,650 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£44,650 per yearView jobs
Greenock£44,650 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£44,650 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Designated Safeguarding Lead get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Greater Manchester is £46,530 per year, typically ranging from £37,620 per year to £57,420 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for designated safeguarding leads?

Greater Manchester 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.

Which schools and agencies hire designated safeguarding leads in Greater Manchester?

Live designated safeguarding lead openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a designated safeguarding lead in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Designated Safeguarding Leads in Greater Manchester 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.

What's the difference between designated safeguarding lead pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £46,530 per year — a discount of £470 per year versus the UK average.

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