Salary guide · Merton
How much does an early years apprentice earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£23,650 per year
per year in Merton · NJC or nursery-set scale
Early Years Apprentice pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Apprentice pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years apprentice pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years apprentice salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years apprentice in Merton is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £27,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays early years apprentices around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
Live early years apprentice openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Apprentices in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Merton it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years apprentice vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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