Salary guide · Leicester
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£19,680 per year
per year in Leicester · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in LeicesterAssistant Nursery Manager in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in LeicesterDeputy Nursery Manager in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for an early years practitioner in Leicester is £19,680 per year, typically ranging from £17,760 per year to £22,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leicester 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 Leicester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Leicester 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 Leicester it's £19,680 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Leicester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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