Salary guide · Scotland
How much does an early years teacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£39,010 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Early Years Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Early Years Teacher pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years teacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in ScotlandAssistant Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in ScotlandDeputy Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for an early years teacher in Scotland is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early years teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years teacher openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Teachers in Scotland 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.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Scotland it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years teacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Teacher jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.