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Salary guide · Surrey

Early Years Lead Salary in Surrey

How much does an early years lead earn in Surrey?

Average base salary in Surrey

£22,360 per year

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

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Surrey

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Sutton£23,650 per yearView jobs
Surrey This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sutton-in-Ashfield£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Surrey

How much does an early years lead earn in Surrey?

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

Surrey 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 Surrey?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Surrey 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 Surrey and nationally?

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

Early Years Lead jobs in Surrey

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