Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£20,295 per year
per year in Edinburgh · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in EdinburghAssistant Nursery Manager in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in EdinburghDeputy Nursery Manager in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for an early years practitioner in Edinburgh is £20,295 per year, typically ranging from £18,315 per year to £23,265 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% 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 Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £20,295 per year — a discount of £205 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Edinburgh from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Practitioner jobs in EdinburghLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.