Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a family support worker earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£20,210 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · NJC support staff scale
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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average family support worker pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average family support worker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
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Average
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Average
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£20,210 per year
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£20,210 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a family support worker in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for family support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live family support worker openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Family Support Workers in Northern Ireland 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
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