Salary guide · Leeds
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£19,680 per year
per year in Leeds · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Leeds is £19,680 per year, typically ranging from £17,760 per year to £22,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Leeds 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 Leeds it's £19,680 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Leeds from schools, trusts and agencies.
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