Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does an early years educator earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£20,210 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years educator pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years educator salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Nursery Manager in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in Northern IrelandDeputy Nursery Manager in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in Northern IrelandEarly Years Apprentice in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for an early years educator in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early years educators. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years educator openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Educators in Northern Ireland 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years educator vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Educator jobs in Northern IrelandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.