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School Support Worker Salary in Manchester

How much does a school support worker earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£21,070 per year

per year in Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,620 per year£21,070 per year£24,010 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Manchester

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Manchester This location£21,070 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stockport£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bolton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Salford£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Manchester

How much does a school support worker earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a school support worker in Manchester is £21,070 per year, typically ranging from £18,620 per year to £24,010 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester?

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

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

School Support Workers in Manchester 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 Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Manchester it's £21,070 per year — a discount of £430 per year versus the UK average.

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