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Early Years Lead Salary in Southampton

How much does an early years lead earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£20,640 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Southampton

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Southwark£25,370 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Southampton

How much does an early years lead earn in Southampton?

The average salary for an early years lead in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Lead jobs in Southampton

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