Salary guide · Portsmouth
How much does a safeguarding officer earn in Portsmouth?
Average base salary in Portsmouth
£45,120 per year
per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average safeguarding officer pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Portsmouth
Average
£45,120 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in PortsmouthDeputy Head Pastoral in Portsmouth
Average
£60,000 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in PortsmouthThe average salary for a safeguarding officer in Portsmouth is £45,120 per year, typically ranging from £36,480 per year to £55,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for safeguarding officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live safeguarding officer openings in Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Safeguarding Officers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.
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