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Early Years Educator Salary in Leicester

How much does an early years educator earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£20,640 per year

per year in Leicester · 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for early years educators near Leicester

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

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
Leicester This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leek£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in Leicester

How much does an early years educator earn in Leicester?

The average salary for an early years educator in Leicester 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 Leicester a well-paid area for early years educators?

Leicester 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 Leicester?

There are currently 1 live early years educator opening in Leicester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

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

Early Years Educators in Leicester 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 Leicester and nationally?

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

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