Is early years lead pay in City of London higher than the UK average?

Yes — early years lead pay in City of London runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which nearby cities pay early years leads more than City of London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near City of London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · City of London

Early Years Lead Salary in City of London

Q: How much does an early years lead earn in City of London?

The average salary for a early years lead in City of London is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £29,500 per year.

How much does an early years lead earn in City of London?

Average base salary in City of London

£25,370 per year

per year in City of London · 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 Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in City of London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near City of London

Compare average early years lead pay in City of London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average early years lead salary	Jobs
City of London This location	£25,370 per year	View jobs
Chorley	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Christchurch	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Cirencester	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Clackmannanshire	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Clacton-on-Sea	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Clevedon	£20,425 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Lead get paid in City of London?

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in City of London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Assistant Nursery Manager in City of London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Deputy Nursery Manager in City of London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Apprentice in City of London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Educator in City of London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Phase Leader in City of London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in City of London

How much does an early years lead earn in City of London?

The average salary for an early years lead in City of London 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 City of London a well-paid area for early years leads?

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

Which schools and agencies hire early years leads in City of London?

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

How can an early years lead in City of London increase their salary?

Early Years Leads in City of London 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 lead pay in City of London and nationally?

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

Early Years Lead jobs in City of London

Live early years lead vacancies in City of London from schools, trusts and agencies.

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