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Early Years Lead Salary in Plymouth

How much does an early years lead earn in Plymouth?

Average base salary in Plymouth

£20,425 per year

per year in Plymouth · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,750 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Plymouth is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Plymouth

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Plymouth This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Petersfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pickering£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pitlochry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontefract£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Plymouth

How much does an early years lead earn in Plymouth?

The average salary for an early years lead in Plymouth is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Plymouth tends to sit around 5% 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 Plymouth?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Plymouth 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 Plymouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Plymouth it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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