Salary guide · West Midlands (county)
How much does an early years lead earn in West Midlands (county)?
Average base salary in West Midlands (county)
£20,640 per year
per year in West Midlands (county) · 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 West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands (county) This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in West Midlands (county)
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in West Midlands (county)Assistant Nursery Manager in West Midlands (county)
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in West Midlands (county)Deputy Nursery Manager in West Midlands (county)
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in West Midlands (county)Early Years Apprentice in West Midlands (county)
Average
£20,640 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in West Midlands (county)The average salary for an early years lead in West Midlands (county) is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands (county) 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.
Live early years lead openings in West Midlands (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in West Midlands (county) 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In West Midlands (county) it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in West Midlands (county) from schools, trusts and agencies.
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