Salary guide
How much does an early years educator make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£21,500 per year
per year in United Kingdom · NJC or nursery-set scale
Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS.
Early Years Educator
Philosophy Education Ltd · United Kingdom
Early Years Educator
Academics · North West England
Early Years Educator
LMP Group · Mottingham
Early Years Educator
Storal · Brentwood
Early Years Educator
Professional Training Solutions Apprenticeships · Isleworth
Early Years Educator
Storal · Brighton and Hove
Where early years educators earn the most across the UK.
Hammersmith
1 open role
London
3 open roles
Brentwood
1 open role
Brighton and Hove
1 open role
United Kingdom
1 open role
Godalming
1 open role
Bristol
1 open role
Kennington
2 open roles
Ealing
1 open role
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Average
£21,500 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs
Assistant Nursery Manager
Average
£21,500 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs
Deputy Nursery Manager
Average
£21,500 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs
Early Years Apprentice
Average
£21,500 per year
See early years apprentice jobs
Early Years Lead
Average
£21,500 per year
See early years lead jobs
Early Years Phase Leader
Average
£21,500 per year
See early years phase leader jobs
The average salary for an early years educator in the United Kingdom is £21,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £19,000 per year to £25,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Early Years Educators in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Early Years Educator pay is set by NJC or nursery-set scale.
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