Salary guide · Cambridge
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Cambridge?
Average base salary in Cambridge
£21,320 per year
per year in Cambridge · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £21,320 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridgeshire | £21,320 per year | View jobs |
| Caerphilly | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Callander | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Camberley | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Cambuslang | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in CambridgeAssistant Nursery Manager in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in CambridgeDeputy Nursery Manager in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in CambridgeThe average salary for an early years practitioner in Cambridge is £21,320 per year, typically ranging from £19,240 per year to £24,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cambridge pays early years practitioners around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.
Live early years practitioner openings in Cambridge rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Cambridge it's £21,320 per year — a premium of £820 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Cambridge from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Practitioner jobs in CambridgeLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.