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Early Years Practitioner Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does an early years practitioner earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£19,680 per year

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

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near South Yorkshire

Compare average early years practitioner pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£19,680 per yearView jobs
South West England£19,680 per yearView jobs
Southampton£19,680 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£19,475 per yearView jobs
South Shields£19,475 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£19,475 per yearView jobs
Southport£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in South Yorkshire

How much does an early years practitioner earn in South Yorkshire?

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

South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire?

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

How can an early years practitioner in South Yorkshire increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

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

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