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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Portsmouth

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£19,680 per year

per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Portsmouth

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

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£19,680 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£19,475 per yearView jobs
Portree£19,475 per yearView jobs
Portrush£19,475 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£19,475 per yearView jobs
Powys£19,475 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Portsmouth

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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

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

Early Years Practitioners in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

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

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