Salary guide

Nursery Manager salary in United Kingdom

How much does a nursery manager make in the United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£21,500 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£19,000 per year£21,500 per year£25,000 per year

Nursery Manager pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS.

Nursery Manager job openings in United Kingdom

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Nursery Manager

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd · Brentwood

£40,000–£45,000

Nursery Manager

Olympus Recruitment · London

£43,000

Nursery Manager

Supply Star Recruitment Limited · United Kingdom

£35,000–£40,000

Nursery Manager

Elite Search Associates Limited · Scotland

£40,000–£43,000

Nursery Manager

Odin Recruitment Group · Newtown

£37,000–£38,500

Nursery Manager

Tradewind Recruitment · Wigan

£36,400–£51,740

Highest paying schools for Nursery Managers in United Kingdom

Winner Education

1 open role

£60,000 per year

Blooming Kids Ltd

1 open role

£50,000 per year

Red Lester Ltd

1 open role

£45,000 per year

MorePeople

1 open role

£44,470 per year

Academics

3 open roles

£44,000 per year

Early Years Academy

4 open roles

£43,750 per year

Highest paying agencies for Nursery Managers in United Kingdom

Winner Recruitment

2 open roles

£45,000 per year

ACR Recruitment and Training LTD

4 open roles

£44,873 per year

ACR Recruitment & Training Limited

1 open role

£44,491 per year

Refresh Recruitment Limited

1 open role

£43,500 per year

REFRESH RECRUITMENT LIMITED

1 open role

£43,500 per year

SENCare Recruitment Ltd

1 open role

£43,000 per year

Highest paying cities for Nursery Managers near United Kingdom

Where nursery managers earn the most across the UK.

Guildford

1 open role

£60,000 per year

Finchley

1 open role

£50,000 per year

West Norwood

1 open role

£48,000 per year

Chippenham

1 open role

£46,500 per year

Manchester

1 open role

£46,030 per year

Oxfordshire

2 open roles

£45,000 per year

Hampshire

2 open roles

£45,000 per year

Chipping Norton

1 open role

£45,000 per year

Beaconsfield

1 open role

£45,000 per year

How much do similar professions to Nursery Manager get paid in United Kingdom?

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Average

£21,500 per year

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Assistant Nursery Manager

Average

£21,500 per year

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Deputy Nursery Manager

Average

£21,500 per year

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Early Years Apprentice

Average

£21,500 per year

See early years apprentice jobs

Early Years Educator

Average

£21,500 per year

See early years educator jobs

Early Years Lead

Average

£21,500 per year

See early years lead jobs

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nursery manager make in the United Kingdom?

The average salary for a nursery manager in the United Kingdom is £21,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £19,000 per year to £25,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.

Where can a nursery manager earn the most?

Nursery Managers in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.

What pay scale applies to a nursery manager?

Nursery Manager pay is set by NJC or nursery-set scale.

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