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Salary guide · Northern Ireland

Nursery Educator Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a nursery educator earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£20,210 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,500 per year

Nursery Educator pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Educator pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery educators near Northern Ireland

Compare average nursery educator pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery educator salaryJobs
Northallerton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about nursery educator pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a nursery educator earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a nursery educator in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for nursery educators?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a nursery educator in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Nursery Educators in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Educator jobs in Northern Ireland

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