Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£45,120 per year
per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £55,460 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Southampton
Average
£45,120 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in SouthamptonDeputy Head Pastoral in Southampton
Average
£60,000 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Southampton is £45,120 per year, typically ranging from £36,480 per year to £55,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Designated Safeguarding Leads in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.
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