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Early Years Educator Salary in Brighton

How much does an early years educator earn in Brighton?

Average base salary in Brighton

£22,360 per year

per year in Brighton · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£26,000 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in Brighton is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near Brighton

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

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
Bromley£23,650 per yearView jobs
Brighton This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Brighton and Hove£22,360 per yearView jobs
Bristol£21,500 per yearView jobs
Bridlington£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bridport£20,425 per yearView jobs
Brighouse£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in Brighton

How much does an early years educator earn in Brighton?

The average salary for an early years educator in Brighton is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Brighton pays early years educators around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire early years educators in Brighton?

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

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

Early Years Educators in Brighton typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Brighton it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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