Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a nursery nurse earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£20,210 per year
per year in Scotland · NJC SCP 4–8
Level 3 qualified early years professional supporting children aged 0–5. Nursery Nurse pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery nurse pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery nurse salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in ScotlandAssistant Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in ScotlandDeputy Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a nursery nurse in Scotland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £18,330 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for nursery nurses. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live nursery nurse openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Nurses in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery nurse vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Nurse jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.