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SLD Support Worker Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a sld support worker earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£20,210 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for sld support workers near Northern Ireland

Compare average sld support worker pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage sld support worker salaryJobs
Northallerton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about sld support worker pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a sld support worker earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a sld support worker in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for sld support workers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a sld support worker in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

SLD Support Workers in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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