Salary guide · Highland
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Highland?
Average base salary in Highland
£44,180 per year
per year in Highland · 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 Highland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Highland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | £51,700 per year | View jobs |
| Hertfordshire | £48,880 per year | View jobs |
| Hexham | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| High Wycombe | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Hinckley | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Hitchin | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Highland This location | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Highland is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Highland 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.
Live designated safeguarding lead openings in Highland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Designated Safeguarding Leads in Highland 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 Highland it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.
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