Skip to main content

Salary guide · Bedfordshire

Early Years Educator Salary in Bedfordshire

How much does an early years educator earn in Bedfordshire?

Average base salary in Bedfordshire

£20,425 per year

per year in Bedfordshire · NJC or nursery-set scale

See Early Years Educator jobs in Bedfordshire
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,750 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in Bedfordshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near Bedfordshire

Compare average early years educator pay in Bedfordshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
Berkshire£22,360 per yearView jobs
Bedfordshire This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bearsden£20,425 per yearView jobs
Beaumaris£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bedford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bellshill£20,425 per yearView jobs
Belfast£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Educator get paid in Bedfordshire?

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in Bedfordshire

How much does an early years educator earn in Bedfordshire?

The average salary for an early years educator in Bedfordshire is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Bedfordshire a well-paid area for early years educators?

Bedfordshire tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for early years educators. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire early years educators in Bedfordshire?

Live early years educator openings in Bedfordshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an early years educator in Bedfordshire increase their salary?

Early Years Educators in Bedfordshire 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.

What's the difference between early years educator pay in Bedfordshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Bedfordshire it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Educator jobs in Bedfordshire

Live early years educator vacancies in Bedfordshire from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Early Years Educator jobs in Bedfordshire

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.