Salary guide · Wales
How much does an early years apprentice earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£20,210 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years apprentice pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years apprentice salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years apprentice in Wales is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early years apprentices. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years apprentice openings in Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Apprentices in Wales typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Wales it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years apprentice vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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