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Salary guide · South Yorkshire

Nursery Educator Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a nursery educator earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£20,640 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · 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 South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery educators near South Yorkshire

Compare average nursery educator pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery educator salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about nursery educator pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a nursery educator earn in South Yorkshire?

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

South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire?

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

How can a nursery educator in South Yorkshire increase their salary?

Nursery Educators in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

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

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