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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Canterbury

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Canterbury?

Average base salary in Canterbury

£19,475 per year

per year in Canterbury · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,575 per year£19,475 per year£22,325 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Canterbury is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Canterbury

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Camden£24,190 per yearView jobs
Cardiff£20,295 per yearView jobs
Canterbury This location£19,475 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£19,475 per yearView jobs
Cannock£19,475 per yearView jobs
Cardigan£19,475 per yearView jobs
Carlisle£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Canterbury

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Canterbury?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Canterbury is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Canterbury tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for early years practitioners. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Canterbury?

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

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

Early Years Practitioners in Canterbury typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, 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 practitioner pay in Canterbury and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Canterbury it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Canterbury

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