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Early Years Educator Salary in East Midlands

How much does an early years educator earn in East Midlands?

Average base salary in East Midlands

£20,640 per year

per year in East Midlands · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in East Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near East Midlands

Compare average early years educator pay in East Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
East of England£21,930 per yearView jobs
East Midlands This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
East Riding of Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
East Grinstead£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Lothian£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in East Midlands

How much does an early years educator earn in East Midlands?

The average salary for an early years educator in East Midlands is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East Midlands a well-paid area for early years educators?

East Midlands tends to sit around 4% 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 East Midlands?

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

How can an early years educator in East Midlands increase their salary?

Early Years Educators in East Midlands 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 East Midlands and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In East Midlands it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Educator jobs in East Midlands

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