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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Croydon

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Croydon?

Average base salary in Croydon

£22,550 per year

per year in Croydon · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,350 per year£22,550 per year£25,850 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Croydon is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Croydon

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Croydon This location£22,550 per yearView jobs
Criccieth£19,475 per yearView jobs
Cromer£19,475 per yearView jobs
Crosby£19,475 per yearView jobs
Cumbernauld£19,475 per yearView jobs
Cumbria£19,475 per yearView jobs
Cupar£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Croydon

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Croydon?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Croydon is £22,550 per year, typically ranging from £20,350 per year to £25,850 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Croydon pays early years practitioners around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Croydon?

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

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

Early Years Practitioners in Croydon typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Croydon it's £22,550 per year — a premium of £2,050 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Croydon

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