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Early Years Practitioner Salary in 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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,315 per year£20,295 per year£23,265 per year

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.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Greater Manchester

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Greater Manchester

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

The 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

What's the difference between early years practitioner pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

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.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Greater Manchester

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