Salary guide · London
How much does an early years lead earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£24,725 per year
per year in London · NJC or nursery-set scale
Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years lead pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £24,725 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £22,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years lead in London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays early years leads around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
Live early years lead openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in London 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 London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Lead jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.