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Early Years Teacher Salary in Dorset

How much does an early years teacher earn in Dorset?

Average base salary in Dorset

£39,425 per year

per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£39,425 per year£46,630 per year

Early Years Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Early Years Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for early years teachers near Dorset

Compare average early years teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years teacher salaryJobs
Dorset This location£39,425 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£39,425 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£39,425 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£39,425 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£39,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Teacher get paid in Dorset?

Frequently asked questions about early years teacher pay in Dorset

How much does an early years teacher earn in Dorset?

The average salary for an early years teacher in Dorset is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Dorset a well-paid area for early years teachers?

Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for early years teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire early years teachers in Dorset?

There are currently 1 live early years teacher opening in Dorset 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 teacher in Dorset increase their salary?

Early Years Teachers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, 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 teacher pay in Dorset and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Dorset it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.

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