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Early Years Lead Salary in Belfast

How much does an early years lead earn in Belfast?

Average base salary in Belfast

£20,210 per year

per year in Belfast · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,500 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Belfast

Compare average early years lead pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Lisburn£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newtownabbey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Antrim£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Belfast This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Lead get paid in Belfast?

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Belfast

How much does an early years lead earn in Belfast?

The average salary for an early years lead in Belfast is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Belfast a well-paid area for early years leads?

Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early years leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire early years leads in Belfast?

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

How can an early years lead in Belfast increase their salary?

Early Years Leads in Belfast 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 lead pay in Belfast and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Belfast it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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