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Family Support Worker Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a family support worker earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£21,285 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,255 per year

Family Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Family Support Worker pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Greater Manchester

Compare average family support worker pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Greater London£24,725 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£23,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£21,285 per yearView jobs
Grays£20,425 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Greenock£20,425 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Family Support Worker get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a family support worker earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a family support worker in Greater Manchester is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for family support workers?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for family support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire family support workers in Greater Manchester?

Live family support worker openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a family support worker in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Family Support Workers in Greater Manchester typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between family support worker pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.

Family Support Worker jobs in Greater Manchester

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