Salary guide · Merseyside
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Merseyside?
Average base salary in Merseyside
£44,650 per year
per year in Merseyside · 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £51,700 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside This location | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Melksham | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Merseyside
Average
£44,650 per year
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See deputy head pastoral jobs in MerseysideThe average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Merseyside is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merseyside 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.
Live designated safeguarding lead openings in Merseyside rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Designated Safeguarding Leads in Merseyside 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 Merseyside it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.
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