Is student mentor pay in Richmond upon Thames higher than the UK average?

Yes — student mentor pay in Richmond upon Thames runs about 10% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which nearby cities pay student mentors more than Richmond upon Thames?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Richmond upon Thames" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Richmond upon Thames

Student Mentor Salary in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a student mentor earn in Richmond upon Thames?

Average base salary in Richmond upon Thames

£27,500 per year

per year in Richmond upon Thames · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£24,200 per year£27,500 per year£33,000 per year

Student Mentor roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Student Mentor pay in Richmond upon Thames is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for student mentors near Richmond upon Thames

Compare average student mentor pay in Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas.

City	Average student mentor salary	Jobs
Richmond upon Thames This location	£27,500 per year	View jobs
Rhondda	£23,750 per year	View jobs
Rhondda Cynon Taf	£23,750 per year	View jobs
Rhyl	£23,750 per year	View jobs
Rickmansworth	£23,750 per year	View jobs
Ripon	£23,750 per year	View jobs
Rochdale	£23,750 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Student Mentor get paid in Richmond upon Thames?

1:1 Teaching Assistant in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£23,650 per year

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Academic Mentor in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£27,500 per year

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ADHD Learning Support Assistant in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£23,650 per year

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ADHD Support Worker in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£23,650 per year

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ADHD Teaching Assistant in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£23,650 per year

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Alternative Provision Mentor in Richmond upon Thames

Average

£27,500 per year

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Frequently asked questions about student mentor pay in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a student mentor earn in Richmond upon Thames?

The average salary for a student mentor in Richmond upon Thames is £27,500 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £33,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Richmond upon Thames a well-paid area for student mentors?

Richmond upon Thames pays student mentors around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire student mentors in Richmond upon Thames?

Live student mentor openings in Richmond upon Thames rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a student mentor in Richmond upon Thames increase their salary?

Student Mentors in Richmond upon Thames typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between student mentor pay in Richmond upon Thames and nationally?

Nationally the average is £25,000 per year. In Richmond upon Thames it's £27,500 per year — a premium of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.

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