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Early Years Teacher Salary in Durham

How much does an early years teacher earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£39,425 per year

per year in Durham · 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years teachers near Durham

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

CityAverage early years teacher salaryJobs
Ealing£45,650 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£39,425 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£39,425 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£39,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years teacher pay in Durham

How much does an early years teacher earn in Durham?

The average salary for an early years teacher in Durham 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 Durham a well-paid area for early years teachers?

Durham 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 Durham?

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

How can an early years teacher in Durham increase their salary?

Early Years Teachers in Durham 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 Durham and nationally?

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

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