Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a safeguarding officer earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£46,530 per year
per year in Edinburgh · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range
Safeguarding Officer pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Safeguarding Officer pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average safeguarding officer pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a safeguarding officer in Edinburgh is £46,530 per year, typically ranging from £37,620 per year to £57,420 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for safeguarding officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live safeguarding officer openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Safeguarding Officers in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Edinburgh it's £46,530 per year — a discount of £470 per year versus the UK average.
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