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