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Early Years Educator Salary in South East England

How much does an early years educator earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£21,930 per year

per year in South East England · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,380 per year£21,930 per year£25,500 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near South East England

Compare average early years educator pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
South East England This location£21,930 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
Solihull£20,425 per yearView jobs
Somerset£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Educator get paid in South East England?

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in South East England

How much does an early years educator earn in South East England?

The average salary for an early years educator in South East England is £21,930 per year, typically ranging from £19,380 per year to £25,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for early years educators?

South East England pays early years educators around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire early years educators in South East England?

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

How can an early years educator in South East England increase their salary?

Early Years Educators in South East England typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between early years educator pay in South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South East England it's £21,930 per year — a premium of £430 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Educator jobs in South East England

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