Salary guide · Chester
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£19,475 per year
per year in Chester · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Chester is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester 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.
Live early years practitioner openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Chester 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 Chester it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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