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School Support Worker Salary in Dumfries

How much does a school support worker earn in Dumfries?

Average base salary in Dumfries

£20,425 per year

per year in Dumfries · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

School Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. School Support Worker pay in Dumfries is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Dumfries

Compare average school support worker pay in Dumfries and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Dumfries This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dromore£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dudley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dumbarton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dumfries and Galloway£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dundonald£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dundee£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Support Worker get paid in Dumfries?

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Dumfries

How much does a school support worker earn in Dumfries?

The average salary for a school support worker in Dumfries is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Dumfries a well-paid area for school support workers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire school support workers in Dumfries?

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

How can a school support worker in Dumfries increase their salary?

School Support Workers in Dumfries typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff 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 support worker pay in Dumfries and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Dumfries it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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