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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Leicestershire

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£19,680 per year

per year in Leicestershire · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,760 per year£19,680 per year£22,560 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Leicestershire

Compare average early years practitioner pay in Leicestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Leicestershire This location£19,680 per yearView jobs
Leeds£19,680 per yearView jobs
Leicester£19,680 per yearView jobs
Leek£19,475 per yearView jobs
Leigh£19,475 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£19,475 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Leicestershire

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Leicestershire?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Leicestershire is £19,680 per year, typically ranging from £17,760 per year to £22,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicestershire a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

Leicestershire 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.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Leicestershire?

Live early years practitioner openings in Leicestershire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an early years practitioner in Leicestershire increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Leicestershire it's £19,680 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Leicestershire

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