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