Nursery Nurse Salary in Essex

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

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

There are currently 3 live nursery nurse openings in Essex on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

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