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Early Years Educator Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does an early years educator earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£20,640 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near South Yorkshire

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

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in South Yorkshire

How much does an early years educator earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for an early years educator in South Yorkshire is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 South Yorkshire?

Live early years educator openings in South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire increase their salary?

Early Years Educators in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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