Salary guide · Greater London
How much does an early years educator earn in Greater London?
Average base salary in Greater London
£24,725 per year
per year in Greater London · NJC or nursery-set scale
Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years educator pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years educator salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London This location | £24,725 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester | £21,285 per year | View jobs |
| Gravesend | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Greater London
Average
£24,725 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in Greater LondonAssistant Nursery Manager in Greater London
Average
£24,725 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in Greater LondonDeputy Nursery Manager in Greater London
Average
£24,725 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in Greater LondonEarly Years Apprentice in Greater London
Average
£24,725 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in Greater LondonThe average salary for an early years educator in Greater London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater London pays early years educators around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
Live early years educator openings in Greater London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Educators in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years educator vacancies in Greater London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Educator jobs in Greater LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.