Early Years Educator Salary in County Down

The average salary for an early years educator in County Down is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

County Down tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early years educators. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

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

Early Years Educators in County Down 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 County Down it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.