Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a nursery nurse earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£21,285 per year
per year in Edinburgh · NJC SCP 4–8
Level 3 qualified early years professional supporting children aged 0–5. Nursery Nurse pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery nurse pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in EdinburghAssistant Nursery Manager in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in EdinburghDeputy Nursery Manager in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a nursery nurse in Edinburgh is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £19,305 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Nurses in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery nurse vacancies in Edinburgh from schools, trusts and agencies.
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