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Family Support Worker Salary in Leigh

How much does a family support worker earn in Leigh?

Average base salary in Leigh

£20,425 per year

per year in Leigh · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Leigh is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Leigh

Compare average family support worker pay in Leigh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leigh This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leek£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lewes£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Leigh

How much does a family support worker earn in Leigh?

The average salary for a family support worker in Leigh is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leigh a well-paid area for family support workers?

Leigh tends to sit around 5% 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 Leigh?

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

How can a family support worker in Leigh increase their salary?

Family Support Workers in Leigh 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 Leigh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leigh it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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