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Child Development Teacher Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a child development teacher earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£39,425 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£39,425 per year£46,630 per year

Child Development Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Child Development Teacher pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for child development teachers near United Kingdom

Compare average child development teacher pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage child development teacher salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£39,425 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£39,425 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£39,425 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£39,425 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£39,425 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£39,425 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£39,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about child development teacher pay in United Kingdom

How much does a child development teacher earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a child development teacher in United Kingdom is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for child development teachers?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for child development teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire child development teachers in United Kingdom?

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

How can a child development teacher in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Child Development Teachers in United Kingdom typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

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

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.

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