Salary guide · Somerset
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Somerset?
Average base salary in Somerset
£44,650 per year
per year in Somerset · 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 Somerset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Somerset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £48,880 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £47,940 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset This location | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Sleaford | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Somerset is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.
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