Salary guide · Merseyside
How much does a safeguarding officer earn in Merseyside?
Average base salary in Merseyside
£44,650 per year
per year in Merseyside · 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average safeguarding officer pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average safeguarding officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £51,700 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside This location | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Melksham | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Merseyside
Average
£44,650 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in MerseysideDeputy Head Pastoral in Merseyside
Average
£59,375 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in MerseysideThe average salary for a safeguarding officer in Merseyside is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merseyside tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for safeguarding officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live safeguarding officer openings in Merseyside rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Safeguarding Officers in Merseyside 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 Merseyside it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.
Live safeguarding officer vacancies in Merseyside from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Safeguarding Officer jobs in MerseysideLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.