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Mental Health Lead Salary in Wales

How much does a mental health lead earn in Wales?

Average base salary in Wales

£26,790 per year

per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for mental health leads near Wales

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

CityAverage mental health lead salaryJobs
Uxbridge£27,075 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Walsall£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wales This location£26,790 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about mental health lead pay in Wales

How much does a mental health lead earn in Wales?

The average salary for a mental health lead in Wales 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 Wales a well-paid area for mental health leads?

Wales 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 Wales?

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

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

Mental Health Leads in Wales 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 Wales and nationally?

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

Mental Health Lead jobs in Wales

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