Salary guide · Chester
How much does a nursery nurse earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£20,425 per year
per year in Chester · NJC SCP 4–8
Level 3 qualified early years professional supporting children aged 0–5. Nursery Nurse pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery nurse pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery nurse salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a nursery nurse in Chester is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,525 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester 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 Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Nurses in Chester 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 Chester it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery nurse vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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