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Salary guide · Durham

Nursery Educator Salary in Durham

How much does a nursery educator earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£20,425 per year

per year in Durham · 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 Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Educator pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery educators near Durham

Compare average nursery educator pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery educator salaryJobs
Ealing£23,650 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Educator get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about nursery educator pay in Durham

How much does a nursery educator earn in Durham?

The average salary for a nursery educator in Durham 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 Durham a well-paid area for nursery educators?

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

Which schools and agencies hire nursery educators in Durham?

Live nursery educator openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a nursery educator in Durham increase their salary?

Nursery Educators in Durham 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 educator pay in Durham and nationally?

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

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