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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Manchester

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£20,090 per year

per year in Manchester · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,130 per year£20,090 per year£23,030 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Manchester

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Manchester This location£20,090 per yearView jobs
Leeds£19,680 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£19,475 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£19,475 per yearView jobs
Stockport£19,475 per yearView jobs
Bolton£19,475 per yearView jobs
Salford£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Manchester

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Manchester?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Manchester is £20,090 per year, typically ranging from £18,130 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester?

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

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

Early Years Practitioners in Manchester 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 Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Manchester it's £20,090 per year — a discount of £410 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Manchester

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