Salary guide · Greater Manchester
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Greater Manchester?
Average base salary in Greater Manchester
£20,295 per year
per year in Greater Manchester · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £23,575 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £22,550 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester This location | £20,295 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Grimsby | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Greater Manchester
Average
£21,285 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in Greater ManchesterAssistant Nursery Manager in Greater Manchester
Average
£21,285 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in Greater ManchesterDeputy Nursery Manager in Greater Manchester
Average
£21,285 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in Greater ManchesterEarly Years Apprentice in Greater Manchester
Average
£21,285 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in Greater ManchesterThe average salary for an early years practitioner in Greater Manchester is £20,295 per year, typically ranging from £18,315 per year to £23,265 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester it's £20,295 per year — a discount of £205 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Greater Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Practitioner jobs in Greater ManchesterLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.