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Early Years Teacher Salary in Merton

How much does an early years teacher earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£45,650 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£34,815 per year£45,650 per year£53,992 per year

Early Years Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Early Years Teacher pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years teachers near Merton

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

CityAverage early years teacher salaryJobs
Merton This location£45,650 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£39,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£39,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£39,425 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£39,425 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£39,425 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£39,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years teacher pay in Merton

How much does an early years teacher earn in Merton?

The average salary for an early years teacher in Merton is £45,650 per year, typically ranging from £34,815 per year to £53,992 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Merton pays early years teachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent.

Which schools and agencies hire early years teachers in Merton?

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

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

Early Years Teachers in Merton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between early years teacher pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Merton it's £45,650 per year — a premium of £4,150 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Teacher jobs in Merton

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