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Early Years Educator Salary in Somerset

How much does an early years educator earn in Somerset?

Average base salary in Somerset

£20,425 per year

per year in Somerset · 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 Somerset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near Somerset

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

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
Slough£22,360 per yearView jobs
South East England£21,930 per yearView jobs
Somerset This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sleaford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Solihull£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in Somerset

How much does an early years educator earn in Somerset?

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

Somerset 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 Somerset?

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

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

Early Years Educators in Somerset 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 Somerset and nationally?

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

Early Years Educator jobs in Somerset

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