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Vetting Officer Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a vetting officer earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£26,400 per year

per year in Portsmouth · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 per year

Vetting Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Vetting Officer pay in Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for vetting officers near Portsmouth

Compare average vetting officer pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage vetting officer salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portree£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portrush£26,125 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£26,125 per yearView jobs
Powys£26,125 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Vetting Officer get paid in Portsmouth?

Frequently asked questions about vetting officer pay in Portsmouth

How much does a vetting officer earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a vetting officer in Portsmouth is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for vetting officers?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for vetting officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire vetting officers in Portsmouth?

Live vetting officer openings in Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a vetting officer in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Vetting Officers in Portsmouth 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 vetting officer pay in Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Portsmouth it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Vetting Officer jobs in Portsmouth

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