Salary guide · Merton
How much does a nursery nurse earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£23,650 per year
per year in Merton · NJC SCP 4–8
Level 3 qualified early years professional supporting children aged 0–5. Nursery Nurse pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average nursery nurse pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery nurse salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a nursery nurse in Merton is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £21,450 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays nursery nurses around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8.
Live nursery nurse openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Nurses in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Merton it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery nurse vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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