Skip to main content

Salary guide · Northern Ireland

Nursery Manager Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a nursery manager earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£20,210 per year

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

See Nursery Manager jobs in Northern Ireland
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,500 per year

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

Highest paying cities for nursery managers near Northern Ireland

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

CityAverage nursery manager 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 Manager get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about nursery manager pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a nursery manager earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a nursery manager 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 managers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for nursery managers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery managers in Northern Ireland?

Live nursery manager 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 manager in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Nursery Managers 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 manager 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 Manager jobs in Northern Ireland

Live nursery manager vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Nursery Manager jobs in Northern Ireland

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.