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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Durham

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£19,475 per year

per year in Durham · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,575 per year£19,475 per year£22,325 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Durham

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Ealing£22,550 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£19,475 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£19,475 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£19,475 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£19,475 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£19,475 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Durham

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Durham?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Durham is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Durham 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.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Durham?

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

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

Early Years Practitioners in Durham 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 Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Durham it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Durham

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