Early Years Practitioner Salary in Wakefield

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

Wakefield 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.

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

Early Years Practitioners in Wakefield 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 Wakefield it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.