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Early Years Educator Salary in Southwark

How much does an early years educator earn in Southwark?

Average base salary in Southwark

£25,370 per year

per year in Southwark · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,420 per year£25,370 per year£29,500 per year

Early Years Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Educator pay in Southwark is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years educators near Southwark

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

CityAverage early years educator salaryJobs
Southwark This location£25,370 per yearView jobs
St Albans£22,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs
Spalding£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years educator pay in Southwark

How much does an early years educator earn in Southwark?

The average salary for an early years educator in Southwark is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £29,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southwark a well-paid area for early years educators?

Southwark pays early years educators around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire early years educators in Southwark?

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

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

Early Years Educators in Southwark 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 Southwark and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Southwark it's £25,370 per year — a premium of £3,870 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Educator jobs in Southwark

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