Salary guide · Merton
How much does an early years educator earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£23,650 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years educator pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years educator salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years educator in Merton is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £27,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays early years educators around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
There are currently 1 live early years educator opening in Merton on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Early Years Educators in Merton 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 Merton it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years educator vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Educator jobs in MertonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.