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Early Years Lead Salary in West Yorkshire

How much does an early years lead earn in West Yorkshire?

Average base salary in West Yorkshire

£20,640 per year

per year in West Yorkshire · 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 West Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near West Yorkshire

Compare average early years lead pay in West Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Westminster£25,370 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£20,425 per yearView jobs
Westbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in West Yorkshire

How much does an early years lead earn in West Yorkshire?

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

West Yorkshire 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 West Yorkshire?

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

How can an early years lead in West Yorkshire increase their salary?

Early Years Leads in West Yorkshire 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 West Yorkshire and nationally?

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

Early Years Lead jobs in West Yorkshire

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