Salary guide · Bedford
How much does a nursery nurse earn in Bedford?
Average base salary in Bedford
£20,425 per year
per year in Bedford · NJC SCP 4–8
Level 3 qualified early years professional supporting children aged 0–5. Nursery Nurse pay in Bedford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery nurse pay in Bedford and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a nursery nurse in Bedford is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,525 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bedford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery nurses. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Nursery Nurses in Bedford typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Bedford it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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