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Mental Health Lead Salary in Leicester

How much does a mental health lead earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£27,360 per year

per year in Leicester · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 per year

Mental Health Lead salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical mental health lead pay across the UK. Mental Health Lead pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for mental health leads near Leicester

Compare average mental health lead pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage mental health lead salaryJobs
Leicester This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
Leeds£27,360 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Leek£27,075 per yearView jobs
Leigh£27,075 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Mental Health Lead get paid in Leicester?

Frequently asked questions about mental health lead pay in Leicester

How much does a mental health lead earn in Leicester?

The average salary for a mental health lead in Leicester is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicester a well-paid area for mental health leads?

Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for mental health leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire mental health leads in Leicester?

Live mental health lead openings in Leicester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a mental health lead in Leicester increase their salary?

Mental Health Leads in Leicester typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 mental health lead pay in Leicester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Leicester it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

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