Salary guide · 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
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.
Compare average early years educator pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years educator salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England This location | £21,930 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in South East England
Average
£21,930 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in South East EnglandAssistant Nursery Manager in South East England
Average
£21,930 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in South East EnglandDeputy Nursery Manager in South East England
Average
£21,930 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in South East EnglandEarly Years Apprentice in South East England
Average
£21,930 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in South East EnglandThe 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.
South East England pays early years educators around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
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.
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.
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.
Live early years educator vacancies in South East England from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Educator jobs in South East EnglandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.