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Pupil Support Officer Salary in Scotland

How much does a pupil support officer earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£25,850 per year

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

Highest paying cities for pupil support officers near Scotland

Compare average pupil support officer pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage pupil support officer salaryJobs
Sandbach£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sandown£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£26,125 per yearView jobs
Seaford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£25,850 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£25,850 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about pupil support officer pay in Scotland

How much does a pupil support officer earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a pupil support officer in Scotland 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 Scotland a well-paid area for pupil support officers?

Scotland 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 Scotland?

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

How can a pupil support officer in Scotland increase their salary?

Pupil Support Officers in Scotland 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 Scotland and nationally?

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

Pupil Support Officer jobs in Scotland

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