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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Brighton

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Brighton?

Average base salary in Brighton

£21,320 per year

per year in Brighton · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,240 per year£21,320 per year£24,440 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Brighton is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Brighton

Compare average early years practitioner pay in Brighton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Bromley£22,550 per yearView jobs
Brighton This location£21,320 per yearView jobs
Brighton and Hove£21,320 per yearView jobs
Bristol£20,500 per yearView jobs
Bridlington£19,475 per yearView jobs
Bridport£19,475 per yearView jobs
Brighouse£19,475 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Brighton

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Brighton?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Brighton is £21,320 per year, typically ranging from £19,240 per year to £24,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Brighton a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

Brighton pays early years practitioners around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Brighton?

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

How can an early years practitioner in Brighton increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in Brighton typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between early years practitioner pay in Brighton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Brighton it's £21,320 per year — a premium of £820 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Brighton

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