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Visual Impairment Support Worker Salary in Belfast

How much does a visual impairment support worker earn in Belfast?

Average base salary in Belfast

£20,210 per year

per year in Belfast · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

Visual Impairment Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Visual Impairment Support Worker pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for visual impairment support workers near Belfast

Compare average visual impairment support worker pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage visual impairment support worker salaryJobs
Lisburn£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newtownabbey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Antrim£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Belfast This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Visual Impairment Support Worker get paid in Belfast?

Frequently asked questions about visual impairment support worker pay in Belfast

How much does a visual impairment support worker earn in Belfast?

The average salary for a visual impairment support worker in Belfast 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 Belfast a well-paid area for visual impairment support workers?

Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for visual impairment support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire visual impairment support workers in Belfast?

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

How can a visual impairment support worker in Belfast increase their salary?

Visual Impairment Support Workers in Belfast 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 visual impairment support worker pay in Belfast and nationally?

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

Visual Impairment Support Worker jobs in Belfast

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