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Early Years Educator Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does an early years educator earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£21,285 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,750 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near Greater Manchester

Compare average early years educator pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
Greater London£24,725 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£23,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£21,285 per yearView jobs
Grays£20,425 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Greenock£20,425 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in Greater Manchester

How much does an early years educator earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for an early years educator in Greater Manchester is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for early years educators?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% 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 Greater Manchester?

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

How can an early years educator in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Early Years Educators in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Educator jobs in Greater Manchester

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