Salary guide · Southampton
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£19,680 per year
per year in Southampton · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £19,680 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £19,680 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £19,680 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Nursery Manager in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in SouthamptonDeputy Nursery Manager in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in SouthamptonEarly Years Apprentice in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for an early years practitioner in Southampton is £19,680 per year, typically ranging from £17,760 per year to £22,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton 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.
Live early years practitioner openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Southampton 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.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Southampton it's £19,680 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Practitioner jobs in SouthamptonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.