Salary guide · Kent
How much does a safeguarding officer earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£44,650 per year
per year in Kent · 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 Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average safeguarding officer pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average safeguarding officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £55,460 per year | View jobs |
| Kent This location | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kelso | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kendal | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Keswick | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kettering | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kidderminster | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a safeguarding officer in Kent is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for safeguarding officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live safeguarding officer openings in Kent on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Safeguarding Officers in Kent 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 Kent it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.
Live safeguarding officer vacancies in Kent from schools, trusts and agencies.
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