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Salary guide · Leicestershire

Nursery Educator Salary in Leicestershire

How much does a nursery educator earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£20,640 per year

per year in Leicestershire · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Nursery Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Educator pay in Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery educators near Leicestershire

Compare average nursery educator pay in Leicestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery educator salaryJobs
Leicestershire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leek£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about nursery educator pay in Leicestershire

How much does a nursery educator earn in Leicestershire?

The average salary for a nursery educator in Leicestershire is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicestershire a well-paid area for nursery educators?

Leicestershire tends to sit around 4% 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 Leicestershire?

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

How can a nursery educator in Leicestershire increase their salary?

Nursery Educators in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leicestershire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Educator jobs in Leicestershire

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