Salary guide · Watford
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Watford?
Average base salary in Watford
£21,320 per year
per year in Watford · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford This location | £21,320 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Watford is £21,320 per year, typically ranging from £19,240 per year to £24,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Watford pays early years practitioners around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.
Live early years practitioner openings in Watford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Watford typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Watford it's £21,320 per year — a premium of £820 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Watford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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