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Early Years Lead Salary in Guildford

How much does an early years lead earn in Guildford?

Average base salary in Guildford

£22,360 per year

per year in Guildford · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£26,000 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Guildford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Guildford

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Hackney£25,370 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£23,650 per yearView jobs
Guildford This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Greenock£20,425 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£20,425 per yearView jobs
Gwynedd£20,425 per yearView jobs
Halesowen£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Guildford

How much does an early years lead earn in Guildford?

The average salary for an early years lead in Guildford is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Guildford pays early years leads around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire early years leads in Guildford?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Guildford 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 Guildford and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Guildford it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Lead jobs in Guildford

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