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Nursery Assistant Salary in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Bury St Edmunds?

Average base salary in Bury St Edmunds

£20,425 per year

per year in Bury St Edmunds · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,750 per year

Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery assistants near Bury St Edmunds

Compare average nursery assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery assistant salaryJobs
Bury St Edmunds This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Burnley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Buxton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£20,425 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Assistant get paid in Bury St Edmunds?

Frequently asked questions about nursery assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Bury St Edmunds?

The average salary for a nursery assistant in Bury St Edmunds is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Bury St Edmunds a well-paid area for nursery assistants?

Bury St Edmunds tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery assistants in Bury St Edmunds?

Live nursery assistant openings in Bury St Edmunds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a nursery assistant in Bury St Edmunds increase their salary?

Nursery Assistants in Bury St Edmunds typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between nursery assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Bury St Edmunds it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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