Salary guide

Early Years Practitioner salary in United Kingdom

How much does an early years practitioner make in the United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£20,500 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£18,500 per year£20,500 per year£23,500 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3.

Early Years Practitioner job openings in United Kingdom

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Early Years Practitioner

London Early Years Foundation · Hackney

£29,803

Early Years Practitioner

London Early Years Foundation LEYF · Uxbridge

£26,436–£28,704

Early Years Practitioner

London Early Years Foundation LEYF · Hackney

£31,359

Early Years Practitioner

London Early Years Foundation LEYF · South Ruislip

£26,436–£28,704

Early Years Practitioner

London Early Years Foundation LEYF · London

£12–£13

Early Years Practitioner

London Early Years Foundation LEYF · Hayes

£26,436–£28,704

Highest paying schools for Early Years Practitioners in United Kingdom

Wayman Learning Trust

3 open roles

£34,583 per year

Reeson Education

1 open role

£32,126 per year

Long-term Teachers Ltd

2 open roles

£30,311 per year

London Early Years Foundation

1 open role

£29,803 per year

London Early Years Foundation LEYF

6 open roles

£29,201 per year

Storal

1 open role

£25,816 per year

Highest paying agencies for Early Years Practitioners in United Kingdom

Connaught Resourcing Ltd

1 open role

£33,823 per year

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education

1 open role

£30,160 per year

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

1 open role

£30,160 per year

Best Start Recruitment

1 open role

£29,115 per year

Connected Recruitment

1 open role

£28,500 per year

Protocol Education

1 open role

£27,300 per year

Highest paying cities for Early Years Practitioners near United Kingdom

Where early years practitioners earn the most across the UK.

Bristol

1 open role

£34,320 per year

London

4 open roles

£34,318 per year

Reading

1 open role

£33,728 per year

Berkshire

1 open role

£33,016 per year

Pimlico

1 open role

£31,934 per year

Hackney

2 open roles

£30,581 per year

Cheltenham

1 open role

£30,160 per year

Gloucestershire

1 open role

£30,160 per year

Fulham

1 open role

£29,115 per year

How much do similar professions to Early Years Practitioner get paid in United Kingdom?

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Average

£21,500 per year

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Assistant Nursery Manager

Average

£21,500 per year

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Deputy Nursery Manager

Average

£21,500 per year

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Early Years Apprentice

Average

£21,500 per year

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Early Years Educator

Average

£21,500 per year

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Early Years Lead

Average

£21,500 per year

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an early years practitioner make in the United Kingdom?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in the United Kingdom is £20,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £18,500 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and location.

Where can an early years practitioner earn the most?

Early Years Practitioners in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.

What pay scale applies to a early years practitioner?

Early Years Practitioner pay is set by NJC SCP 3–6.

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