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Salary guide · Merton

Child Development Teacher Salary in Merton

How much does a child development teacher earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£45,650 per year

per year in Merton · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£34,815 per year£45,650 per year£53,992 per year

Child Development Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Child Development Teacher pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for child development teachers near Merton

Compare average child development teacher pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage child development teacher salaryJobs
Merton This location£45,650 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£39,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£39,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£39,425 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£39,425 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£39,425 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£39,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Child Development Teacher get paid in Merton?

Frequently asked questions about child development teacher pay in Merton

How much does a child development teacher earn in Merton?

The average salary for a child development teacher in Merton is £45,650 per year, typically ranging from £34,815 per year to £53,992 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for child development teachers?

Merton pays child development teachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent.

Which schools and agencies hire child development teachers in Merton?

Live child development teacher openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a child development teacher in Merton increase their salary?

Child Development Teachers in Merton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between child development teacher pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Merton it's £45,650 per year — a premium of £4,150 per year versus the UK average.

Child Development Teacher jobs in Merton

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