Skip to main content

Salary guide · Wigan

Visual Impairment Support Worker Salary in Wigan

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

Average base salary in Wigan

£20,425 per year

per year in Wigan · NJC support staff scale

See Visual Impairment Support Worker jobs in Wigan
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Wigan is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for visual impairment support workers near Wigan

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

CityAverage visual impairment support worker salaryJobs
Wigan This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Whitstable£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Widnes£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wigton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wilmslow£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wiltshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about visual impairment support worker pay in Wigan

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

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

Wigan tends to sit around 5% 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 Wigan?

Live visual impairment support worker openings in Wigan 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 Wigan increase their salary?

Visual Impairment Support Workers in Wigan 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 Wigan and nationally?

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

Visual Impairment Support Worker jobs in Wigan

Live visual impairment support worker vacancies in Wigan from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Visual Impairment Support Worker jobs in Wigan

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.