Salary guide · Merton
How much does a safeguarding officer earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£51,700 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average safeguarding officer pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average safeguarding officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £51,700 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a safeguarding officer in Merton is £51,700 per year, typically ranging from £41,800 per year to £63,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays safeguarding officers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range.
Live safeguarding officer openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Safeguarding Officers in Merton typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Merton it's £51,700 per year — a premium of £4,700 per year versus the UK average.
Live safeguarding officer vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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