Salary guide · Merton
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£22,550 per year
per year in Merton · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £22,550 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Merton is £22,550 per year, typically ranging from £20,350 per year to £25,850 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays early years practitioners around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.
Live early years practitioner openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Merton it's £22,550 per year — a premium of £2,050 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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