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Library Officer Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a library officer earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£26,400 per year

per year in Portsmouth · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 per year

Library Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Library Officer pay in Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for library officers near Portsmouth

Compare average library officer pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage library officer salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portree£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portrush£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£26,125 per yearView jobs
Powys£26,125 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Library Officer get paid in Portsmouth?

Frequently asked questions about library officer pay in Portsmouth

How much does a library officer earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a library officer in Portsmouth is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for library officers?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for library officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire library officers in Portsmouth?

Live library officer openings in Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a library officer in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Library Officers in Portsmouth 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 library officer pay in Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Portsmouth it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Library Officer jobs in Portsmouth

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