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Library Officer Salary in South Shields

How much does a library officer earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£26,125 per year

per year in South Shields · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for library officers near South Shields

Compare average library officer pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage library officer salaryJobs
South East England£28,050 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
Southampton£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about library officer pay in South Shields

How much does a library officer earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a library officer in South Shields is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for library officers?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% 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 South Shields?

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

How can a library officer in South Shields increase their salary?

Library Officers in South Shields 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 South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In South Shields it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Library Officer jobs in South Shields

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