Salary guide · Wales
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£19,270 per year
per year in Wales · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £19,270 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Wales is £19,270 per year, typically ranging from £17,390 per year to £22,090 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Wales 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 Wales it's £19,270 per year — a discount of £1,230 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Practitioner jobs in WalesLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.