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Early Years Lead Salary in St Albans

How much does an early years lead earn in St Albans?

Average base salary in St Albans

£22,360 per year

per year in St Albans · 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 St Albans is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near St Albans

Compare average early years lead pay in St Albans and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Southwark£25,370 per yearView jobs
St Albans This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs
Spalding£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Austell£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in St Albans

How much does an early years lead earn in St Albans?

The average salary for an early years lead in St Albans 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 St Albans a well-paid area for early years leads?

St Albans 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 St Albans?

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

How can an early years lead in St Albans increase their salary?

Early Years Leads in St Albans 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 St Albans and nationally?

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

Early Years Lead jobs in St Albans

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