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Early Years Teacher Salary in Leicester

How much does an early years teacher earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£39,840 per year

per year in Leicester · 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for early years teachers near Leicester

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

CityAverage early years teacher salaryJobs
Leicester This location£39,840 per yearView jobs
Leeds£39,840 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£39,840 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£39,425 per yearView jobs
Leek£39,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£39,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£39,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years teacher pay in Leicester

How much does an early years teacher earn in Leicester?

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

Leicester 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 Leicester?

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

Early Years Teachers in Leicester 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 Leicester and nationally?

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

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