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Mental Health Lead Salary in Merton

How much does a mental health lead earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£31,350 per year

per year in Merton · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£31,350 per year£39,600 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for mental health leads near Merton

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

CityAverage mental health lead salaryJobs
Merton This location£31,350 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£27,075 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£27,075 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about mental health lead pay in Merton

How much does a mental health lead earn in Merton?

The average salary for a mental health lead in Merton is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Merton pays mental health leads around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire mental health leads in Merton?

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

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

Mental Health Leads in Merton typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between mental health lead pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merton it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.

Mental Health Lead jobs in Merton

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