Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£44,650 per year
per year in Kirkwall · 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 Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £55,460 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £51,700 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Kirkwall is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.
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