Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£20,295 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Cardiff is £20,295 per year, typically ranging from £18,315 per year to £23,265 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for early years practitioners. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years practitioner openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Cardiff 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.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £20,295 per year — a discount of £205 per year versus the UK average.
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