Salary guide · Watford
How much does an early years educator earn in Watford?
Average base salary in Watford
£22,360 per year
per year in Watford · 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 Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years educator pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years educator salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford This location | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years educator in Watford is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Watford pays early years educators around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
Live early years educator openings in Watford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Educators in Watford 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 Watford it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years educator vacancies in Watford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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