Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a nursery nurse earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£21,285 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC SCP 4–8
Level 3 qualified early years professional supporting children aged 0–5. Nursery Nurse pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery nurse pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a nursery nurse in Cardiff is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £19,305 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for nursery nurses. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live nursery nurse openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Nurses in Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
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