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Safeguarding Officer Salary in Leicester

How much does a safeguarding officer earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£45,120 per year

per year in Leicester · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,480 per year£45,120 per year£55,680 per year

Safeguarding Officer pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Safeguarding Officer pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for safeguarding officers near Leicester

Compare average safeguarding officer pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage safeguarding officer salaryJobs
Leicester This location£45,120 per yearView jobs
Leeds£45,120 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£45,120 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£44,650 per yearView jobs
Leek£44,650 per yearView jobs
Leigh£44,650 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£44,650 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Safeguarding Officer get paid in Leicester?

Frequently asked questions about safeguarding officer pay in Leicester

How much does a safeguarding officer earn in Leicester?

The average salary for a safeguarding officer in Leicester is £45,120 per year, typically ranging from £36,480 per year to £55,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicester a well-paid area for safeguarding officers?

Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for safeguarding officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire safeguarding officers in Leicester?

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

How can a safeguarding officer in Leicester increase their salary?

Safeguarding Officers in Leicester 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.

What's the difference between safeguarding officer pay in Leicester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Leicester it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.

Safeguarding Officer jobs in Leicester

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