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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Greater London

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£23,575 per year

per year in Greater London · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,275 per year£23,575 per year£27,025 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Greater London

Compare average early years practitioner pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Greater London This location£23,575 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£22,550 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£20,295 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£19,475 per yearView jobs
Grays£19,475 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£19,475 per yearView jobs
Greenock£19,475 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Greater London

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Greater London?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Greater London is £23,575 per year, typically ranging from £21,275 per year to £27,025 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

Greater London pays early years practitioners around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Greater London?

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

How can an early years practitioner in Greater London increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in Greater London 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 Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Greater London it's £23,575 per year — a premium of £3,075 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Greater London

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