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Early Years Practitioner Salary in London

How much does an early years practitioner earn in London?

Average base salary in London

£23,575 per year

per year in London · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,275 per year£23,575 per year£27,025 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

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Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near London

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Inner London£24,190 per yearView jobs
City of London£24,190 per yearView jobs
Westminster£24,190 per yearView jobs
Camden£24,190 per yearView jobs
London This location£23,575 per yearView jobs
Outer London£22,550 per yearView jobs
London Fringe£21,525 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in London

How much does an early years practitioner earn in London?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in London is £23,575 per year, typically ranging from £21,275 per year to £27,025 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

London pays early years practitioners around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in London?

There are currently 5 live early years practitioner openings in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

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

Early Years Practitioners in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In London it's £23,575 per year — a premium of £3,075 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in London

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