Is early years lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea higher than the UK average?

Yes — early years lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea?

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

Salary guide · Kensington and Chelsea

Early Years Lead Salary in Kensington and Chelsea

Q: How much does an early years lead earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

The average salary for a early years lead in Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea?

Average base salary in Kensington and Chelsea

£25,370 per year

per year in Kensington and Chelsea · 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 Kensington and Chelsea is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Kensington and Chelsea

Compare average early years lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring areas.

City	Average early years lead salary	Jobs
Kensington and Chelsea This location	£25,370 per year	View jobs
Keighley	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Kelso	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Kendal	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Kent	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Keswick	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Kettering	£20,425 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Lead get paid in Kensington and Chelsea?

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£25,370 per year

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Assistant Nursery Manager in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£25,370 per year

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Deputy Nursery Manager in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Apprentice in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Educator in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Phase Leader in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£25,370 per year

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Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does an early years lead earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

The average salary for an early years lead in Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea a well-paid area for early years leads?

Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea?

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

How can an early years lead in Kensington and Chelsea increase their salary?

Early Years Leads in Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea and nationally?

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

Early Years Lead jobs in Kensington and Chelsea

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