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Early Years Teacher Salary in Leeds

How much does an early years teacher earn in Leeds?

Average base salary in Leeds

£39,840 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,384 per year£39,840 per year£47,121 per year

Early Years Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Early Years Teacher pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years teachers near Leeds

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

CityAverage early years teacher salaryJobs
Manchester£40,670 per yearView jobs
Leeds This location£39,840 per yearView jobs
York£39,840 per yearView jobs
Bradford£39,425 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£39,425 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£39,425 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£39,010 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years teacher pay in Leeds

How much does an early years teacher earn in Leeds?

The average salary for an early years teacher in Leeds is £39,840 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £47,121 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds?

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

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

Early Years Teachers in Leeds 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 Leeds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Leeds it's £39,840 per year — a discount of £1,660 per year versus the UK average.

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