Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does an early years practitioner earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£19,680 per year
per year in West Midlands · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £19,680 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £19,680 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £19,680 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in West Midlands
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Nursery Manager in West Midlands
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in West MidlandsDeputy Nursery Manager in West Midlands
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in West MidlandsEarly Years Apprentice in West Midlands
Average
£20,640 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in West MidlandsThe average salary for an early years practitioner in West Midlands is £19,680 per year, typically ranging from £17,760 per year to £22,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands 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 West Midlands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in West Midlands 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 West Midlands it's £19,680 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Practitioner jobs in West MidlandsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.