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Early Years Practitioner Salary in County Down

How much does an early years practitioner earn in County Down?

Average base salary in County Down

£19,270 per year

per year in County Down · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,390 per year£19,270 per year£22,090 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near County Down

Compare average early years practitioner pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Cornwall£19,475 per yearView jobs
County Down This location£19,270 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£19,270 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£19,270 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£19,270 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£19,270 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£19,270 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in County Down

How much does an early years practitioner earn in County Down?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in County Down is £19,270 per year, typically ranging from £17,390 per year to £22,090 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Down a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

County Down tends to sit around 6% 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 County Down?

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

How can an early years practitioner in County Down increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in County Down 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 County Down and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In County Down it's £19,270 per year — a discount of £1,230 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in County Down

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