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SLD Support Worker Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a sld support worker earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£20,425 per year

per year in Kirkwall · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for sld support workers near Kirkwall

Compare average sld support worker pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage sld support worker salaryJobs
Lambeth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£23,650 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£20,425 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to SLD Support Worker get paid in Kirkwall?

Frequently asked questions about sld support worker pay in Kirkwall

How much does a sld support worker earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a sld support worker in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall a well-paid area for sld support workers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire sld support workers in Kirkwall?

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

How can a sld support worker in Kirkwall increase their salary?

SLD Support Workers in Kirkwall 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 sld support worker pay in Kirkwall and nationally?

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

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