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Early Years Practitioner Salary in United Kingdom

How much does an early years practitioner earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£19,475 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,575 per year£19,475 per year£22,325 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner job openings in United Kingdom

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Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near United Kingdom

Compare average early years practitioner pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£19,475 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£19,475 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£19,475 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£19,475 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£19,475 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£19,475 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£19,475 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in United Kingdom

How much does an early years practitioner earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in United Kingdom is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% 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 United Kingdom?

There are currently 4 live early years practitioner openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can an early years practitioner in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.

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