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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Oxford

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Oxford?

Average base salary in Oxford

£21,320 per year

per year in Oxford · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,240 per year£21,320 per year£24,440 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Oxford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Oxford

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Outer London£22,550 per yearView jobs
Oxford This location£21,320 per yearView jobs
Oxfordshire£21,320 per yearView jobs
Oswestry£19,475 per yearView jobs
Otley£19,475 per yearView jobs
Padstow£19,475 per yearView jobs
Paignton£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Oxford

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Oxford?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Oxford is £21,320 per year, typically ranging from £19,240 per year to £24,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Oxford pays early years practitioners around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Oxford?

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

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

Early Years Practitioners in Oxford 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 Oxford and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Oxford it's £21,320 per year — a premium of £820 per year versus the UK average.

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