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Mental Health Lead Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a mental health lead earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£26,790 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£26,790 per year£33,840 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for mental health leads near Northern Ireland

Compare average mental health lead pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage mental health lead salaryJobs
Northallerton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northampton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Norwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£26,790 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about mental health lead pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a mental health lead earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a mental health lead in Northern Ireland is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for mental health leads?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a mental health lead in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Mental Health Leads in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.

Mental Health Lead jobs in Northern Ireland

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