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School Chaplain Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a school chaplain earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£27,075 per year

per year in Kirkwall · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

School Chaplain salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical school chaplain pay across the UK. School Chaplain pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school chaplains near Kirkwall

Compare average school chaplain pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school chaplain salaryJobs
Lambeth£33,630 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£31,350 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£27,075 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£27,075 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Chaplain get paid in Kirkwall?

Frequently asked questions about school chaplain pay in Kirkwall

How much does a school chaplain earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a school chaplain in Kirkwall is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kirkwall a well-paid area for school chaplains?

Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school chaplains. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school chaplains in Kirkwall?

Live school chaplain openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a school chaplain in Kirkwall increase their salary?

School Chaplains in Kirkwall typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between school chaplain pay in Kirkwall and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Kirkwall it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

School Chaplain jobs in Kirkwall

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