Salary guide · Merton
How much does a school counsellor earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£31,350 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average school counsellor pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school counsellor salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school counsellor in Merton is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays school counsellors around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
Live school counsellor openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Counsellors in Merton typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merton it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.
Live school counsellor vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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