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Pupil Support Officer Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a pupil support officer earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£25,850 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 per year

Pupil Support Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Pupil Support Officer pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for pupil support officers near Northern Ireland

Compare average pupil support officer pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage pupil support officer salaryJobs
Northallerton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northampton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northwich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Norwich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£25,850 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Pupil Support Officer get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about pupil support officer pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a pupil support officer earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a pupil support officer in Northern Ireland is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for pupil support officers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for pupil support officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire pupil support officers in Northern Ireland?

Live pupil support officer openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a pupil support officer in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Pupil Support Officers in Northern Ireland 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 pupil support officer pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

Pupil Support Officer jobs in Northern Ireland

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