Salary guide · Kent
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£19,475 per year
per year in Kent · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| Kent This location | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Kelso | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Kendal | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Keswick | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Kettering | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Kidderminster | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Kent is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent 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.
Live early years practitioner openings in Kent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Kent 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 Kent it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Kent from schools, trusts and agencies.
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