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Early Years Practitioner Salary in 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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,315 per year£20,295 per year£23,265 per year

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.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Cardiff

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Bristol£20,500 per yearView jobs
Cardiff This location£20,295 per yearView jobs
Bridgend£19,475 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£19,475 per yearView jobs
Newport (Wales)£19,270 per yearView jobs
Swansea£19,270 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Cardiff

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Cardiff?

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.

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

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.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Cardiff?

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

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

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.

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

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.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Cardiff

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