Nursery Nurse Salary in Chelmsford

The average salary for a nursery nurse in Chelmsford is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,525 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Chelmsford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery nurses. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

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

Nursery Nurses in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.