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Early Years Educator Salary in Kirkwall

How much does an early years educator earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£20,425 per year

per year in Kirkwall · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,750 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near Kirkwall

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

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
Lambeth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£23,650 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£20,425 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in Kirkwall

How much does an early years educator earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for an early years educator in Kirkwall is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% 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 Kirkwall?

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

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

Early Years Educators in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Kirkwall it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Educator jobs in Kirkwall

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