Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a school counsellor earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£27,075 per year
per year in Dorset · School or trust-set scale
School Counsellor salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical school counsellor pay across the UK. School Counsellor pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school counsellor pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school counsellor salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school counsellor in Dorset is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school counsellors. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school counsellor openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Counsellors in Dorset 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.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Dorset it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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